Grant Verification Officer- Belfast - Imminent Start

Grants Verification Officer - £16.50 per hour - Belfast - Imminent Start

Your new company
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to ensuring robust risk management, control, and governance within funded projects. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports various initiatives and organisations.Your new role
As a Grant Verification Officer, you will report to the Governance Officer and be responsible for managing and planning independent audits for funded organisations. Your key responsibilities will include:

Ensuring expenditure is eligible, actual, and consistent with project budgets.

Completing verification forms and producing detailed reports on non-compliance or ineligible expenditure.

Confirming compliance with grant applications and contract conditions.

Tailoring verification work to address project size and nature, uncovering and addressing irregularities.

Regularly reporting on non-compliance and financial irregularities, providing recommendations for improvement.

Contributing to the review of funding schemes, policies, and procedures.

Ensuring safe storage of financial records and facilitating internal and external audits.

What you'll need to succeed

A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent (Grade C or above), including Maths and English.

At least 2 years of experience in verification or audit of expenditure, financial accounting, or payroll processing.

Experience in reviewing financial processes and controls.

Proven ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

Proficiency in MS Office packages, particularly MS Excel.

What you'll get in return

£31,643 per annum

Based in Belfast

3-6 months with possible extension

Hybrid working

37 hours per week

Paid holidays

A role that offers professional growth and development.

The chance to contribute to the improvement of governance and financial practices within funded organisations.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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