Director of Operations , ActionAid Denmark

You have the day to day responsibility for all financial and administrative (F&A) matters. You will be responsible for achieving the set goals within F&A including financial, HR or procedural objectives. And you are responsible for ensuring that guidelines and procedures are followed as set by MS AADK, in close collaboration with the Finance Department of MS AADK.
You refer to the Executive Director of TCDC and the Executive Director has the final responsibility on the executive level.
You have direct responsibility of a team comprising 4 departments namely; Finance, Catering & Front office and Estate. The departments each has team leader and staff.
Specific tasks for the position:
Finance: 

• Update and maintain TCDC’s financial software, Navision,
• Prepare and update Budgets in collaboration with TCDC Departments, incl. monthly follow-up.
• Ensure monthly and annual accounts to MS AADK, is as by MS AADK standards
• Maintain and update cooperation with Tanzania Revenue authorities.
• Initiate and monitor the annual audit.

Administration: 

• Maintain and update guidelines in all areas of MS AADK-TCDC.
• Provide professional assistance and back-up to the Estate Manager within store management, internal and external procurement for the entire centre.
• Strengthen cost-effectiveness and quality of service delivery by the Finance and Administration division of MS AADK-TCDC.
• Update and strengthen staff skills within the Finance and Administration division.
• Supervise IT implementation and maintenance at TCDC.
• Supervise the Security section and act on security issues that can harm TCDC.

 Personnel: 

• Overall responsibility for the HR function within MS-TCDC.
• Initiate bi-annual negotiations with RAAWU. (Local Labour Union).

Desired Skills and Experience

In order for the Administrator to be successful in this position, we consider the following qualifications as needed:

• Degree in Business/Economics, or similar relevant education.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with financial management, budgeting, and accounting.
• Experience with personnel administration.
• Knowledge of Danish Finance legislation and auditing principles.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Moreover, the following criteria are desirable: 

• Prior working experience in Africa.
• Knowledge of development work, intercultural cooperation and conflict resolution.
• Previous experience in a business enterprise or a training centre.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office and Navision.

 The administrator should possess the following personal qualifications: 

• Ability to delegate responsibilities and involving employees in decisions and work planning.
• Cultural and social sensitivity and ability to work and cooperate with a wide range of different groups in a multicultural team.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to put in the extra effort when needed.
• Political and diplomatic flair.

 You are aware of your own efficiency, possess initiative and know how to prioritize tasks, whether it’s being your own or those of your team members. And you do so with a positive and open outlook , even in strained situations.

Please see full advert here: www.ms.dk/job