Financial Reporting Policy Analyst

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Employer: Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Location: Dublin

Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 4th September 2025

Salary: Starting at €40,268

About the Employer:

The Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER)'s mission is to drive the delivery of better public services, living standards and infrastructure for the people of Ireland.

The 2023 – 2025 Statement of Strategy sets out the strategic direction for the Department and sets out an ambitious range of activities to be implemented in that timeframe, under three strategic goals:

• Delivering Effectively Further information on the Department and its work may be found here.

The Department currently has a vacancy for a Financial Reporting Policy Analyst at Administrative Officer level in its Government Accounting Unit and applications are encouraged from suitably qualified, committed individuals from all backgrounds.

DPER is committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects modern Ireland and the people they serve. They strive to create a culture where all staff have equal access to opportunity and feel comfortable and confident to be themselves at work.

About the Role:

Reporting to an Accountant Grade I or II, the Financial Reporting Policy Analyst supports the development of financial reporting policy for the public sector by researching and understanding individual International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) for their application in Ireland and managing projects to support their introduction. They also provide services to stakeholders by acting as a knowledge resource and key contact point for finance colleagues across both the Department itself and finance units across the public sector in respect of financial reporting and Public Financial Procedures.

About You:

The principal duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Government Accounting Policy Development

• Managing project to transpose IPSAS into Central Government Accounting Standards (CGAS);

• Collaborating with key stakeholders and undertaking independent research into how a particular IPSAS if transposed as a CGAS would affect Government Departments and Offices;

• Supporting the development of Public Financial Procedures;

• Researching and acquiring expertise in developments in Public Sector financial governance;

• Assisting in the preparation of the Annual Appropriation Account circular;

• Supporting the broader work of the Unit including work involving the following: the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, Internal Audit Standards, Public Bank Accounts, Accounting Officer warrants and the Minute of the Minister; Services to Stakeholders

• Representing the Department, attending and participating at domestic and international conferences (EPSAS/Eurostat and OECD) and seminars as required.

• Ensuring that the highest standards of customer service are met when carrying out the functions of the Unit;

• Participating in special projects and joint working arrangements, including taking a lead role in public sector financial reporting reform.

Please note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may also be assigned from time to time.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday, 4th September, 2025.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

Seniority level

Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

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Job functionAnalyst
IndustriesGovernment Administration

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