ISS Group Finance and Administration Manager

The ISS seeks to appoint a new Group Finance and Administration Manager. This senior management position forms part of the Institute’s executive management team and will be based in the ISS Pretoria Office. The position requires high levels of technical competence in accounting, financial and administrative management, and senior-level strategic management experience.

The Institute for Security Studies is a independent, non-profit organisation that works to advance human security in Africa through evidence-based policy advice, technical support and capacity building. The ISS is a continental organisation with offices in Addis Ababa, Dakar, Nairobi and its head office located in Pretoria.

Job Purpose: The Finance and Administration Manager is a senior management position that is responsible for the management and strategic development of all finance and administration processes across the group. This includes all business processes, budget preparation (both capital and expenditure), fiscal control and procurement, implementing and overseeing functional administrative structures in all offices and preparation of financial reports (management and donor reports), and management of the annual ISS Group Audit and ongoing project/programme audits and external evaluations.

Requirements:

At least 10 years experience in senior financial and administration management, preferably with relevant experience in the NGO sector.

A higher degree (preferably a Master’s Degree) in accounting or business administration and/or a recognised professional accounting qualification.

Extensive knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal control.

Extensive knowledge of and experience with donor reporting and engagement.

Ability to manage financial and administration staff in a multi-location and diverse environment.

Excellent people management skills.

Experience using ACCPAC financial system will be an advantage.

Available to travel to the other ISS offices in Africa.

Salary: Internationally competitive salary offered.

How to apply:

Applicants who meet the above requirements can send their CV’s to Mr. Isaac Sihadi atpretoriajobs@issafrica.org .

Closing date: 25 July 2013. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.