ESIS Compliance Officer in Nottingham for Government Sector Organizati

ROLE: ESIS COMPLIANCE OFFICER

LOCATION: NOTTINGHAM

DURATION: 3+ Months Initially with possibility for extension

THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE INCLUDE:

- Undertake audits of projects, as part of a team or individually. Ensuring projects meet eligibility and compliance requirements set out in legislation/regulations.
- Identify breaches of regulations and make appropriate recommendations, for example to recover funding.
- Compile comprehensive reports setting out findings and recommendations for action. Reports are to be completed within 10 days of the visit and issued after quality assurance within 20 days.
- Monitor and ensure that agreed actions are implemented.
- Ensure that projects that are ending have resolved any outstanding audit actions.
- Ensure that information is recorded accurately and on time using the standard management information systems.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Maintain frequent communications with stakeholders, including communicating difficult or unpopular decisions.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

- strong computer skills (Excel and Word);
- Able to understand financial and performance information and maintain accurate and up to date records.
- Able to use information to assess compliance with established rules and reach a decision or recommendation, even if they prove difficult or unpopular.
- Identify a range of relevant and credible information sources.
- Recognise patterns and trends in a wide range of evidence/data and draw key conclusions.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

- Knowledge/experience in the management/administration of European or other funds.
- Experience of working in a compliance/control environment or in an audit/assurance role.
- Knowledge of government policy on local economic growth.