PERSON SPECIFICATION
NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.
2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.
5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
6. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form on how you meet any desirable criteria.
Section 1 - Essential Criteria
The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
1. Qualifications/Experience
1. Be a fully qualified accountant with current membership of one of the five CCAB bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland (ICAI)) or CIMA or equivalent;
AND
2. (a) OR (b)
(a) Hold a Bachelor's Degree (UK Qualification and Credit Framework Level 6) or an equivalent or higher qualification and two years' demonstrable experience in two of the areas listed below* in a complex organisation
OR
(b) Have five years' demonstrable experience in two of the areas listed below* in a complex organisation
*The areas are:
(i) Finance policy, procedures and processes;
(ii) Preparation of annual accounts and statutory returns;
(iii) Financial planning and strategy;
(iv) Provision of technical accounting advice and support to budget holders
Demonstrable experience of successfully delivering statutory and/or financial reporting requirements in relation to year-end annual report and accounts
Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and developing a team.
Demonstrable experience of successfully improving outcomes in a finance related function by supporting change, driving efficiency, engaging staff and focussing on improvement of service delivery
Shortlisting by Application Form
2. Skills/Abilities
Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and pressurised environment against challenging deadlines and through engaging team members.
Shortlisting by Application Form
3. Other
The successful candidate will be required:
to have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion;
OR
be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Section 2 - Essential Criteria
The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage in line with EA's Game Changing People Model.
1. Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of statutory and/or financial reporting requirements in relation to annual report and financial statements.
Demonstrable knowledge of current and anticipated challenges related to the role
Interview
2. Skills/Abilities
In line with EA's Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of:
Ability to deliver an effective high-quality service to service users
Proven influential and persuasive communicator who works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve common objectives demonstrating ability to establish credibility and presence in groups across a wide spectrum of people
Demonstrable excellent leadership and management skills to build a high performing team
Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and pressurised environment against challenging deadlines and through engaging team members
Interview
3. Values Orientation
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA's ethos and values. You will find information about our Values here.
Interview
Our Values
Through the selection process we will also seek evidence that the personal values of candidates align with those of the EA. This will include evidence of commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery. These reflect our aim which is to meet the needs of all our children and young people equally, removing barriers to learning and ensuring equality of access to excellent education services so that every child can develop to his or her full potential.
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as 'regulated activity'.
In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves 'regulated activity', the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.
Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here.
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The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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