The Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) an agency of the Ministry of Education, charged with the execution of adult and youth learning and lifelong learning interventions from basic literacy to the secondary level, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Director of Finance
Reporting to the Executive Director the incumbent oversees all business development and fiscal activities for the Foundation and is responsible for managing the financial activities of the Foundation in keeping with government’s financial regulations and prevailing corporate objectives, strategies and programmes. The Finance Director also provides budgetary and fiscal direction for the Foundation and is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining effective accounting systems, standards, internal controls and practices for sustaining and improving the financial status, accountability and operating efficiency of the Foundation.
Key Responsibilities
• Participates in the development of strategic plans to facilitate the achievement of short and long term corporate goals and objectives in consultation with the Executive Director, The Executive Management Team and the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Ensures the sound implementation of approved strategic plans by evaluating prescribed control reports, financial statements and performance reports by functional areas with reference to budgets and instituting corrective action as appropriate.
• Initiates, implements and monitors the Foundation’s revenue based projects.
• Directs the development, presentation and implementation of the Foundation’s budget and formal budget documents, aligning justification for expenditure to established operating plans.
• Negotiates terms and conditions of grants, contracts and service agreements with external contractors, consultants, donor and other Agencies subject to Procurement Committee, Board and National Contract Commission (NCC) approval.
• Assesses, refines, develops and establishes appropriate systems and procedures for the effective and efficient administration of the Foundation’s resources.
• Participates in the development of strategic plans to facilitate the achievement of short and long term corporate goals and objectives in consultation with the Executive Director, The Executive Management Team and the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Ensures the sound implementation of approved strategic plans by evaluating prescribed control reports, financial statements and performance reports by functional areas with reference to budgets and instituting corrective action as appropriate.
• Initiates, implements and monitors the Foundation’s revenue based projects.
• Directs the development, presentation and implementation of the Foundation’s budget and formal budget documents, aligning justification for expenditure to established operating plans.
• Negotiates terms and conditions of grants, contracts and service agreements with external contractors, consultants, donor and other Agencies subject to Procurement Committee, Board and National Contract Commission (NCC) approval.
• Assesses, refines, develops and establishes appropriate systems and procedures for the effective and efficient administration of the Foundation’s resources.
The ideal candidate should have:
• Masters of Business Administration Degree with specialization in Finance or its Equivalent.
• Five years’ experience in financial and operations management at a senior level.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal/financial management.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting accounts
• Excellent forecasting and strategic planning skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional staff and clientele in the field. This is a full travelling position and requires the incumbent to own and operate a reliable motor vehicle.
• Masters of Business Administration Degree with specialization in Finance or its Equivalent.
• Five years’ experience in financial and operations management at a senior level.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal/financial management.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting accounts
• Excellent forecasting and strategic planning skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional staff and clientele in the field. This is a full travelling position and requires the incumbent to own and operate a reliable motor vehicle.
Detailed applications and resume should be submitted no later than March 15, 2016 to:
Director, Human Resources Management
Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning
47B South Camp Road, Kingston
Email: vacancy@jfll.gov.jm Fax: 930-8071
Director, Human Resources Management
Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning
47B South Camp Road, Kingston
Email: vacancy@jfll.gov.jm Fax: 930-8071
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