Action for Women is looking for a qualified & motivated person committed with working with the vulnerable in society to fill the position of Expatriate Finance Manger- Africa based in Juba, South Sudan(60%) & in the Head office In the UK (40%).
Role purpose: To establish and maintain financial and
management procedures for Action For Women- Africa Region
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements as relating
to Company and Charity Law, and in conjunction with the
Operations Manager and Board of Trustees ensure adequate
resource acquisition for the development of services in the
support of our Charitable aims.
Key work areas and tasks:
Planning and development
Take responsibility for overall management and delivery of the business
plan.
In conjunction with the governing body, draft, monitor and assess the
business and development plan
Assess options for co-ordinating the activities, procedures and systems
so as to promote common policies and practices.
Manage the development of the service to ensure that the promotion of
equality of opportunity and challenging discrimination are central to
strategic development, management and its services to clients.
Supporting the governing body
Arrange and attend meetings of the governing body.
Advise the governing body on financial, managerial, staffing and service
delivery issues.
Report to the governing body on progress against agreed objectives.
Prepare and draft the organisation’s Annual Report.
Advise the trustee board on compliance with all relevant legislation, e.g.
Company and charity law, Health & Safety, employment etc.
Report to the trustee board on progress against agreed objectives.
Service delivery
Identify development opportunities consistent with the aims of the
organisation and the operating environment.
Maintain an awareness of organisational and technological developments
and ensure that the service operates in ways which make best possible
use of the resources available.
Resource acquisition
Develop the organisation's funding base to secure present and future
service delivery.
Liaise and negotiate, as appropriate, with the funding authority and other
funding sources on future service delivery initiatives and developments in
conjunction with the Operations Manager.
Maintain appropriate relations with funders and make reports as
necessary, ensuring compliance with any contracts.
Identify opportunities for funded development of the service and to
submit bids and applications accordingly.
Financial management
Maintain day-to-day financial control of the service within budget heads
agreed by the trustee board.
Ensure that all finances are properly administered and monitored,
including credit control.
Support the Honorary Treasurer in the provision of information for the
estimates.
Advise on the proper allocation of resources.
Ensure that appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place
and in use at all times.
Prepare and review detailed budgets for approval by the governing body
in conjunction with the Honorary Treasurer and/or appropriate Sub-
Committee.
Make regular reports to the governing body on income, expenditure and
any variations from budgets.
Ensure that all financial reporting obligations are met in relation to
submissions for funding, for grant aid, for contracts and any other
initiatives.
Act as cheque signatory for and authorise expenditure up to limits as
agreed by the governing body.
Staff management
Ensure, delegating as appropriate, that each service location is
adequately managed, staffed and resourced.
Overview of Policies and Procedures, Employment, Volunteer and
Internship Agreements.
Public relations and social policy
Develop and oversee appropriate publicity through effective relations
with the media, other community organisations and through public
speaking.
Training and development
Identify and implement plans for own training and development needs.
Other duties and responsibilities
Undertake such other duties and tasks as may lie within the scope of this
post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service.
Person specification
Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in the areas of
strategic planning and organisational development.
Ability to devise and implement strategic development and resource
plans, particularly in the areas of service development, staff development
and the management of change.
Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise work, handle pressure and
take day-to-day decisions on the running of the organisation.
Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information
systems and procedures.
Ability to undertake fundraising and marketing activities.
Experience of financial responsibility for a budget, including experience of
IFRS accounting guidelines, end of year accounts and external liaison
with auditors.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the
telephone with individuals and with a wide variety of organisations and
audiences and to research, analyse and interpret complex information
and produce clear verbal and written reports.
Ability to lead and to contribute to the team.
Understanding of equalities and diversity best practice and legislative
requirements
Education and Experience Education: Completion of a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Excellent score on Independently certified CAAT test .
Experience: Three to Five years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization.
Salary
Remuneration is USD 5,730 per month
Annual leave is 20 days per annum
Rest & Recuperation ( R&R) after six weeks in field location. Accommodation provided in the field & Head office by Action for Women
Group Life & Medical Insurance
Applicants CV and and application letter should be addressed to jobs@actionforwomen.org to arrive no later than 1pm Friday 30th November 2011.
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