Verification Officer (PEACEPLUS)

About Your New Employer

• A leading organization in managing and supporting government and EU-funded programmes.
• Location: Monaghan, County Monaghan.
• Contract: This is a contract position with competitive remuneration.

About Your New Job

• Verifications: Support the Controller function in developing, updating, and documenting processes and procedures for Risk-Based Management Verifications of the PEACEPLUS Change Makers projects.
  • Plan, schedule, and conduct on-site and desk-based verifications of project milestones/activities, outputs, and deliverables.
  • Develop verification plans and checklists based on project risk profiles, milestone schedules, and expenditure claims.
  • Verify the correct application of approved Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) and assist in reviewing and validating their use.
  • Conduct site visits to verify physical outputs and meet with project partners.
• Reporting: Prepare comprehensive, accurate, and timely verification reports.
  • Identify and document any irregularities, ineligible claims, or non-compliance issues.
  • Provide clear and constructive feedback to beneficiaries and support follow-up or corrective actions.
  • Contribute to internal assurance reporting and support programme-level audit preparation.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and secure records of all verification activities.
  • Record findings in relevant programme databases and systems.
  • Support ongoing improvement of verification procedures, templates, and guidance materials.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise effectively with internal programme management, project beneficiaries, Lead Partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Represent the PEACEPLUS Programme professionally during verifications.
  • Communicate verification findings clearly and collaborate closely with the Controller and wider Programme teams.

What Skills You Need

• Essential:
  • Demonstrable experience in audit, financial verification, or compliance monitoring of grant-funded or publicly funded projects.
  • Experience in designing/developing/documenting audit and/or verification systems, processes, and procedures.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and assess both financial and activity-based evidence.
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and record-keeping.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
  • Proficient in MS packages (Word, Excel, Outlook), financial accounting systems, and SharePoint portals.
  • Willingness to travel throughout Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland, including overnight stays.
• Desirable:
  • Familiarity with electronic monitoring systems such as JEMS.
  • Experience working in a cross-border or EU programme environment.
  • Knowledge of Interreg, PEACEPLUS, or other EU-funded programme rules.
  • Relevant qualification in auditing, accounting, finance, or programme management.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (not disclosed).
• Opportunity to work with a leading organization in managing government and EU-funded programmes.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What’s Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or Or contact Kerry Legh on 091 455 302