Careers with Children's Health Foundation
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The creation of Children’s Health Foundation in 2019 brought together the existing Temple Street Foundation and The Children’s Medical and Research Foundation Crumlin to continue to support Ireland’s sickest children in their treatment journey today, tomorrow and into the future.
Children’s Health Foundation raises funds to support the delivery of services for children’s and adolescent health needs in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) the new paediatric healthcare system in Ireland, including research and innovation, patient and parent support, infrastructure and equipment and any other health services associated with CHI.
Our purpose as a leading charity is to give every sick child In Ireland the very best chance and we are looking for bold and ambitious professionals to join our incredible team to deliver on an ambitious growth strategy.
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of the team who raise vital, life-saving funds and support some 300,000 children and their families who attend CHI each year in need of world-class paediatric care; ensuring that patients have access to the very highest standards of care, world-class facilities and the most up-to-date research that will change young lives for the better. Children’s Health Foundation offers a hybrid flexible work environment.
Current Vacancies
Note: This Description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. This is not an exhaustive list of duties. All CHF employees work collaboratively towards a shared organisational goal.
Job Description
Role
Senior Accounts Receivable Officer
Reporting To
Head of Finance
Background and Context
Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) is focused on raising funds to fulfil our mission of providing world class medical facilities, research and compassionate loving care for every sick child in Ireland cared for in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) hospitals and urgent care centres.
The Foundation supports Crumlin and Temple Street Children’s Hospitals, National Children’s Hospital Tallaght and Connolly Urgent Care Centre.
The creation of Children’s Health Foundation in 2019 brought together the existing Temple Street Foundation and The Children’s Medical and Research Foundation Crumlin to continue to support Ireland’s sickest children in their treatment journey today, tomorrow and into the future.
Role Purpose
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially driven Senior Accounts Receivable professional to join a high-performing finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about maximising cash collections, improving processes, and developing strong relationships with key stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring income received by the Foundation is accurately recorded, allocated, reconciled and reported, while maintaining strong financial controls and supporting effective cash management.
Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Fundraising and other teams, the role will oversee day-to-day accounts receivable activity, support the timely collection of outstanding amounts, ensure the accurate processing of income from a range of sources and drive continuous improvement across accounts receivable processes.
The role requires a highly organised and experienced individual with strong attention to detail, sound financial judgement and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Take responsibility for the effective day-to-day operations of the accounts receivable function, ensuring income is accurately recorded, allocated and reconciled on a timely basis.
Carry out reconciliation of income received through bank accounts, direct debits, third party platforms, post and other payment channels, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
Work closely with Fundraising and other internal teams to ensure income is correctly identified, coded and allocated, including restricted and designated income where applicable.
Prepare regular accounts receivable and income reports and analysis and provide clear information on outstanding or unresolved items.
Note: This Description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. This is not an exhaustive list of duties. All CHF employees work collaboratively towards a shared organisational goal.
Support month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accounts receivable balances, income reconciliations and supporting schedules are complete and accurate.
Maintain strong financial controls across the accounts receivable cycle, including review and authorisation processes.
Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and relevant external parties, resolving income and payment queries efficiently.
Identify and implement improvements to accounts receivable processes, systems and reporting, ensuring documented procedures are maintained and regularly reviewed.
Support the integrity and consistency of data between finance, banking, payment and CRM system.
Work closely with the wider Finance team to support accurate financial reporting, audit requirements and the effective operation of the Foundation’s financial controls.
Provide guidance and support to colleagues on accounts receivable processes and requirements and act as a key point of expertise for the function.
Qualifications and Experience
Proven experience in accounts receivable or a similar finance-focused role.
Strong systems capability, including experience of finance, banking platforms and Microsoft Excel. Experience working across finance and CRM would be advantageous.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to investigate and resolve complex reconciliation issues.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders.
Strong experience of reconciliations, income processing, debtor management and financial controls.
High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Accounting Technician or other relevant qualification would be an advantage.
Terms and Benefits
Flexible hybrid work policy
Cycle to Work Scheme
PRSA: up to 6% contributory subject to eligibility criteria.
TaxSaver Commuter Ticket Scheme available
Employee Assistance Programme
Training and Education allowance
Paid Sick leave – subject to eligibility criteria.
21 days annual leave and five privilege days per annum
Note: This Description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. This is not an exhaustive list of duties. All CHF employees work collaboratively towards a shared organisational goal.
We are an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected]
This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
Applying
CV and Cover Letter should be emailed to [email protected]