Finance Administrator

4 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Cpl Full time

Our client the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers.

Ireland's ambitions for renewable energy deployment in Ireland necessitate a step-change in the pace of policy decision-making and delivery of actions and statutory duties by the CRU. The CRU is leading significant programs of work in the areas of Security of Energy Supply, the Climate Action Plan 2021 and the Clean Energy Package. New work areas include the development of regulatory frameworks for offshore wind; hydrogen; district heating; and, critically, engaging active customers and communities.

Operations and Organisational Development

The Division is responsible for supporting and empowering the CRU teams to achieve outcomes in our Strategic Plan specifically in the areas of process improvement, finance and governance, human resources, information technology, and communications.

Finance and Governance

In summary the finance and governance team are responsible for maintenance of the CRU's financial records; financial reporting; financial strategy formulation plus analysis; systems development; preparation of the annual budget, financial control, tax records, preparation of cost accounts including the allocation of service-related costs to front-line departments; the calculation and collection of levies as per funding regulations; processing of payments to creditors; travel policy & staff expenses; arrangements for insurance cover; audit liaison and corporate governance reporting. The division is also responsible for all procurement and procurement compliance related activities in line with EU regulations & National guidelines; and the provision of pension administration, risk management, and corporate governance (includes data protection, secretariat) to CRU.

In the role of a Finance Administrator, as part of the team, you will provide effective administration support for payroll, pensions and other finance processing activities.

The CRU will provide the right candidate with ongoing support and training and there will be ample opportunity for professional development allowing you to maximise your potential.

A shortlist of suitable candidates may be established to fill potential future positions within the organisation.

Role Description

Reporting to Senior Manager-Finance and Governance, the role encompasses responsibility for the maintenance of the pension's records and processing payroll.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Payroll and Pensions Administrator, which may be adjusted in the light of changing priorities, includes the following.

  • Provision of Payroll administration support
    • Process payroll on a monthly basis for CRU & CER Pension scheme using the current system, Quantum Payroll.
    • Prepare adjustment calculation per employee for approval plus summary report of amendments for approval (all verified to payroll system).
    • Create and input EMTS file on the on-line business banking system.
    • Prepare Monthly Reports for review and approval.
    • Assist with preparation of Year End Revenue Returns & Quarterly CSO returns.
    • Annual updates to payroll software, liaise with Service Provider.
  • Pensions – benefits administration
    • Maintain the Pension Scheme(s) membership records in a prescribed format; records of all payroll adjustments for members including but not limited to, increments, promotions, parental leave, unpaid leave, maternity leave, career breaks.
    • Extract pension contributions data from the CRU payroll reports and reconcile to the cumulative pension records for the Pension Scheme(s).
    • Prepare monthly pension contribution reconciliations for all pension schemes.
    • Reconcile the CER Pension Scheme Trustee Bank Account.
    • Reconcile the Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) monthly deductions for both schemes and process payments due.
  • File management (hard copy plus electronic records management).
  • Cover for other finance team members, as required.
  • Provide assistance with internal and external financial audits.
  • Other general administrative duties may be assigned by the Senior Manager – Finance and Governance.

The Candidate

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must have on or before the closing date for applications the following:

  1. Minimum of 2 years relevant administrative / payroll experience.
  2. Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, computerized accounting systems.

Desirable Criteria:

  1. If it preferable that candidates have on or before the closing date for applications, the following:
  2. Previous knowledge/experience of public sector finance activities.
  3. Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
  4. Ability to be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  5. Accounting Technician or Payroll Qualification (or equivalent)

Core Competencies (Appendix A)

  • Teamwork
  • CRU Specialist Knowledge
  • Analysis & Decision Making
  • Delivery of Results
  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Drive, Commitment and Values

Application Process

Please note, the CRU have engaged Cpl as a data processor to assist the CRU with this recruitment competition. In line with CRU's data retention policy, information collected by Cpl will be kept for 12 months after the conclusion of the competition.

In order to apply for this opportunity, candidates must submit the application from for this opportunity before the closing date for applications.

The application from can be found here -

As part of the application form candidates will be required to upload a C.V. and Cover Letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet the key requirements of the role. Should you have any queries, please contact

The deadline for applications is Monday, 17th June 2024, 12pm (to be received not later than 12 pm).

Please Note

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview. Candidates may be asked to complete an online assessment and make a short presentation on a brief that will be forwarded prior to interview. A two-stage interview process may also be applied. The CRU may establish a shortlist of suitable candidates for potential future positions within the organisation.

Please note that candidates must be eligible to work full time in Ireland at time of application.

If we invite you to interview and you have access needs, please notify us at so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

CRU does not reimburse any costs/expenses incurred by the candidate during any part of the interview process.

The CRU Recruitment Privacy Notice sets out how we protect the privacy rights of job applicants and can be found on the Careers page on the CRU Website ), or alternatively you can contact who will arrange for this to be sent directly to you.

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