Director, Finance (FMG/PA 4) - National Insurance Fund

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security invites applications from suitably qualified professionals for Director, Finance (FMG/PA 4) in the National Insurance Fund (NIF).

Responsibilities include:

Technical and Professional Responsibilities:         

• Prepares the financial statements and other reports for the NIF and its subsidiaries          
• Prepares the annual budget         
• Coordinates the audit process for the NIF and its subsidiaries         
• Ensures that the NIF and all its subsidiaries are compliant with all statutory obligations Managerial and Administrative Responsibilities          
• Prepares the operational plan for the Accounting Department         
• Reviews and updates the Accounting Policy and makes the required recommendations to the relevant officer         
• Monitors the Cash Management System to authorize cash transfers as required         
• Participates in strategic planning meetings of the NIF         
• Represents the NIF at meetings as required Human Resource Management Responsibilities          Provides leadership and guidance to staff through objective setting, coaching, mentoring, and training; providing assistance and support when needed         
• Conducts periodic reviews of supervisees in accordance with work plans, completes performance assessments and recommends appropriate training and development programmes as necessary.

Required Competencies         

• Sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards         
• Sound knowledge of Financial Accounting and Audit Act         
• Working knowledge of Government of Jamaica procurement guidelines          
• Proficiency in the use of ACCPAC and Microsoft Applications         
• Good written and oral communication skills         
• Good analytical skills

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:         

• ACCA or equivalent professional certification or          
• Masters degree in Accounting or Management Studies with Accounting from a recognized University         
• Certificate in the Jamaican Securities Course         
• At least three years experience preparing financial statements for an organization with a large investment portfolio

Applications should be sent no later than May 24, 2016 to:

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Labour and Social Security 

4th Floor, 40 Knutsford Boulevard

Kingston 5

Fax: 908-0028 or

email: secretariat@nif.gov.jm

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.