Divisional Manager Finance (2 Year Renewable Contract)

Our client, a quasi-governmental organisation, is seeking to fill the position of Divisional Manager Finance.

Divisional Manager Finance

Our client, a quasi-governmental organisation, is seeking to fill the position of Divisional Manager Finance.

This position is a two (2) year contract, subject to renewal.  

JOB PURPOSE:

• The incumbent is required to strategically manage the development, management and implementation of all the financial activities of the Finance Division to achieve the objectives of the Company.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to the Managing Director.
• Works closely with personnel of Finance Division, service providers, internal and external stakeholders.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides general advice and counsels in accounting services to the Company and other stakeholders.
• Strategically plans, coordinates, manages and directs the work activities of the personnel of administrative and technical work in the field of accounting of the personnel of the Finance Division.
• Implements and manages the Performance Management System for departmental employees.
• Assesses the impact of proposed/existing financial legislations, regulatory policies, laws and regulations pertinent to the organization making recommendation for amendments.
• Ensures the safety of all accounting records and stocks, safes and vault keys, by effecting the adherence to financial regulations and procedures relating to safety of financial stock.
• Develops and manages department’s budget in accordance with strategic and operational plans.
• Represents the Company at meetings and other fora on administrative and technical work in the field of accounting.
• Prepares and submits reports in accordance with the Company’s requirements.
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders on various administrative and technical work in the field of accounting.
• Performs related duties as directed by the Company.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA) or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline;
• Minimum Experience: Ten (10) years in accounting work in an administrative and technical work in the field of accounting with at least five (5) years managerial experience in a similar environment; or
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.  

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Working knowledge of the Exchequer and Audit Ordinance and other financial rules and regulations relevant to the operations of the Company.
• Working knowledge of the principles of office management and financial administration relevant to the operations of the Company.
• Ability to plan and direct effectively extensive accounting operations.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the activities of a division providing legal services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest. However, we wish to advise that only those candidates considered suitable will be contacted.