Job Title: Finance Administrator

Reports to: Head of Operations and Impact

Salary scale: Dependent on Experience

Hours: Part-time: 14 hours per week

Location: Remote. Mobile for organisational team meetings

Contract: 12 months with 6 months probationary period. Any decision on the future of the post will depend on organisational funding.

Benefits: Flexible working hours.
Contributory Pension after 6 months probationary period.

Role Outline

We are recruiting a qualified and experienced Finance Administrator. This is a part-time position initially requiring 14 hours per week.

The organisation

Sanctuary Runners is an innovative, award-winning, solidarity-through-sport organisation which uses running, jogging, walking and other sporting activities to bring everyone in the community together - including migrants and especially those seeking international protection and refugee status.

Founded in Cork in 2018, Sanctuary Runners has grown to c.40 groups nationwide, supporting a community-led approach to integration around Ireland. A small staff team develops and supports the network of Sanctuary Runners groups. The impact of this award-winning organisation is far-reaching and our model allows communities to get to know each other and improves physical and mental health. As a community-based group that focuses on positive action, we operate under the principles of solidarity, friendship and respect.

Vision

Our vision is for a more inclusive, integrated and equal society where the benefits of multiculturalism are clearly understood and valued and community integration is properly understood, valued and championed.

Mission

Our mission is to become bridge builders, in Ireland and internationally, by using running, jogging, walking groups and other sporting events to bring people together, including, and especially, asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. By building and creating these opportunities in an equal and respectful way it will enable people to develop friendships, networks and learn from each other.

About you

You are passionate about the vision and potential of Sanctuary Runners.

You are a self starter, possess excellent organisational skills, and have the ability to work independently.

You are comfortable working remotely.

You are naturally empathetic, action-oriented and have the life or work experience to be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day finance activities (e.g. processing invoices, payments, managing purchase orders, data entry to Quickbooks).
• Tracking and reconciliation of donations.
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations (e.g. Bank Reconciliation)
• Preparation of monthly grant reports.
• Preparation of monthly salary information and liaising with external providers (e.g., payroll provider and pension providers).
• Assisting Management team and staff with preparation of grant budgets.
• Assisting with the preparation of end of year accounts for the Auditors.
• Preparation of bi-monthly management accounts for the CEO and for the board.
• Assisting with annual Charity regulator returns.

Candidate Skills and Experience

• Ideally IATI and IPASS qualified with at least 3 - 5 years experience in the nonprofit sector.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
• Highly numerate and analytical.
• IT skills should include strong fluency in cloud accounting software, (Quickbooks preferable) and Microsoft Office/GSuite.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to spot numerical errors.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to info@sanctuaryrunners.ie Please include ‘Finance Administrator’ in the title of your email. All queries and applications will be treated confidentially.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 29th May.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diversity is a strength in the workplace. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, belief, religion or sexual orientation.

More information about Sanctuary Runners can be found at www.sanctuaryrunners.ie