Grant Verifications Officer

The Role

• Ensure all project expenditures are eligible, accurate, and align with the project.
• Complete and submit verification forms, identifying non-compliance and reporting irregularities to management for recovery.
• Verify that projects follow grant applications, contracts, and conditions outlined in the Letter of Offer.
• Customize verification processes based on project size and nature to detect and resolve irregularities.
• Report non-compliance and financial issues to the Governance Officer, offering recommendations for improvements.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating funding schemes, policies, and procedures, while managing workload.
• Ensure safe storage of financial records.
• Support the work of internal and external auditors during funding verification processes.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

By the closing date for applications candidates must have:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent (Grade C or above), including Maths and English.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience carrying out verification or audit of expenditure.

OR

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working in financial accounting.

OR

• A minimum of 2 years' experience conducting payroll processing.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience reviewing financial processes and / or controls.
• Experience liaising with multiple stakeholders to achieve a positive outcome.
• Experience of working with MS Office packages, in particular MS Excel

What's in it for you?:

• Generous annual leave
• A competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• The opportunity to work for a fantastic organisation at the forefront of public sector

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Specialist Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at m.hamilton@mcsgroup.jobs.

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