Verification Officer

Sanderson are partnering with a government organisation to recruit for a Verification Officer to support the delivery of a Programme. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, experience in audit or financial verification, and a passion for ensuring compliance and quality across EU-funded initiatives. The position is a three year fixed term contract, it offers hybrid working, with attendance required at either the Sligo or Monaghan office, alongside travel across Northern Ireland and the border counties.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing verification processes aligned with EU and programme requirements.
• Planning and conducting on-site and desk-based verifications across the Programme.
• Creating verification plans and checklists based on project risk profiles and expenditure claims.
• Validating the correct application of Simplified Cost Options and ensuring consistency with programme rules.
• Reviewing financial and non-financial evidence to confirm alignment with approved applications.
• Carrying out site visits to verify physical outputs and meet project partners.
• Ensuring compliance with EU regulations and audit standards throughout all verification activities.
• Preparing detailed verification reports.
• Identifying irregularities or non-compliance and documenting findings.
• Providing constructive feedback to beneficiaries and supporting corrective actions.
• Contributing to internal assurance and audit preparation.
• Collaborating on communication strategies with programme stakeholders.
• Communicating verification findings clearly to ensure understanding and compliance.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification
• Relevant third-level degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in audit, financial verification, or compliance monitoring within grant-funded or public-sector projects.
• Experience designing or documenting verification systems and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess financial and activity-based evidence.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, evidence-based reports.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Proficiency in IT tools including MS Office, financial systems, and SharePoint.
• Willingness to travel across Northern Ireland and the border counties, including occasional overnight stays.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

For more information contact Elaine Liston in Sanderson on 0863516302 or apply online.