JOB TITLE: Finance & Credit Control Officer
CREDIT UNION: Malahide & District Credit Union Limited
REPORTING TO: Manager
SALARY: To be agreed after interview based on previous work experience and qualifications
OFFICE BASED ROLE: Full Time Contract – 37.5 Hours per week
CLOSING DATE: 7th January 2026

GENERAL SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Finance Officer will be accountable to the Manager / Board of Directors of the credit union for the control of all areas of financial management.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Reporting directly to the Manager, the Finance Officer’s key areas of responsibility are:

Finance and Credit Control

  • Manage the finance function.
  • Credit Control & Debt management.
  • Ensure fully documented internal control procedures are in place.
  • Bank reconciliation and managing daily accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements regarding investments.
  • Contributes to the development and implementation of policies, and procedures.

Management Team

  • Work as part of the management team to develop the credit union going forward.
  • Participate in credit union policy review process, where appropriate.
  • Contribute to the preparation of the financial projections.
  • Consult with our External Risk and Compliance officer and resolve actions.
  • Consult with our Internal and External Auditors and prepare documents for review.

 

MAIN DUTIES:

Preparation of Financial Reports:

  • Preparation of Monthly Management accounts for board meetings and year end accounts for board and external auditors
  • Oversee preparation of financial/management accounts on an ongoing basis to ensure accurate recording and timely balancing of the audit process.
  • Consult with both Internal and External Auditors in providing explanation and information as requested to ensure timely completion of the audit process.
  • Timely completion of quarterly and annual returns to the Registrar and other reports and / or returns as requested by management.
  • Consult with Revenue and completion of necessary returns (Payroll-related returns but also need to file DIRT Returns on a quarterly and annual basis)

Management Information Reports:

  • Ensure the running of all month and year end programs and where appropriate presentation of subsequently produced reports to management.
  • Retention of records falling within the areas of responsibility in compliance with current legislation.

General:

  • Support management in the implementation of board policies and directives.
  • Maintain a detailed fixed asset register which includes IT assets.
  • To attend training programs and workshops as required by the credit union.
  • To attend and contribute to meetings of such committees as may be directed by the Manager and the board of directors.
  • To undertake such other reasonable and lawful duties as may be directed from time to time by the manager.
  • Record keeping, Maintain accurate records of all transactions and communication with members.

 

Desirable Qualifications:

  • A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA,) Membership of a professional accounting body in Ireland
  • Working towards APA Loans / QFA

Please apply by email Msmithers@malahidecu.ie giving details of your suitability for this position in a cover letter and attaching an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae. Closing date for applications is the 7th of January 2026.