Request for Tender for the provision of a Financial Accountant (Agency Worker) for a 15-month engagement at the Health Research Board

Tender description

The Health Research Board (HRB) is a state agency that supports research and provides evidence to prevent illness, improve health and transform patient care. The HRB has 61 staff. Our annual budget is in excess of €45m and we manage a research investment portfolio of approximately €200m. The agency is funded mainly by the Department of Health, and Board members are appointed by the Minister for Health. The HRB are looking to engage an entity to provide a qualified accountant for a 15-month engagement which will finish on the 30th June 2021. Tenderers must demonstrate that they are currently licensed to operate as an Employment Agency in accordance with the Employment Act 1971 or that they can secure such a license by the scheduled commencement date of the contract. It will be a condition of award of the Contract that the tenderer can provide evidence that it is a licensed employment Agency Membership of a recognised professional accounting body is required for any candidates put forward. 4+ years of post-qualification auditing, accounting and finance experience that includes:- (a) Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. (b) 4+ Years practical experience of audit in a registered Audit Practice. (c) Detailed understanding of financial management structures and accounting within the public sector. (d) Preparing Financial Reports to inform decision making, (e) Inter-acting with the finance personnel in Research Performing Organisations and Government Departments. (f) Analysing and summarising large quantities of financial data (g) Excellent accounting software user and administration skills. (h) Excellent interpersonal, presentation, report writing and communication skills. (i) Excellent Microsoft Excel skills. (j) Highly proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint. The role of the Financial Accountant requires the ability to manage relationships with work colleagues both internally in the HRB and externally.