Finance Office - Clerical Officer

Organisation Description:

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.

Summary of the Role:

The successful candidate will work with the finance team and will provide a range of supports to the Finance team and the wider Marine Institute group.  They will assist the accounts payable team with supplier invoice processing and payments; creditor statement reconciliations and supporting Marine Institute staff with procurement queries and the provision of purchase orders.

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Educational and Professional Requirements:

• Educated to Leaving Certificate Level or equivalent.
• Experience working in a busy office environment, ideally in a financial team liaising with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement rules.
• Highly organised with excellent clerical and organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Effective Communication skills both written and verbal as well as the ability to present with clear messaging to a wide range of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of standard MS Office software packages to include the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint to a high standard of expertise.
• Effective numerical and literacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A background in working with confidential data and personal information, respecting privacy.

How to Apply:

A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position should be emailed to recruitment@marine.ie or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway. All correspondence for this post should quote reference CS/CO/July2022

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon 20th of July 2022. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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Marine Institute is an equal opportunities employer

CS/ CO/June2022