a) Education & Knowledge
1. Degree in Accountancy
2. Must be a CPA with related post graduate studies.
b) Experience:
1. At least 5 years of experience in finance or accounting position.
2. Experience in strategic planning and execution.
3. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including generally
Accepted Accounting Principles.
4. Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
5. Knowledge of national and local financial regulations.
c) Competencies:
1. Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and
simultaneously manage several projects.
3. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
4. Attention to details.
RESPONSBILITIES:
Plans, organizes, leads and controls
various activities of the Department
1.1 Planning:
- Establishing objectives, what needs to be achieved
and when; determining a course of action to
achieve organizational goals;
- Setting-up budget in relation to departmental &
organizational objectives;
- Identify and evaluate trends and options; choosing
a course of action; defining objectives.
1.2 Leading:
- Maintaining staff by selecting, orienting, and
training employees;
- Maintaining a safe & harmonious work
environment; and developing succession &
personal growth opportunities.
- Leading & influencing subordinates to be
enthusiastic about exerting effort to attain
organizational objectives.
1.3 Organizing:
- Direct & coordinate activities to ensure that
everyone is aware of what is expected from them;
- Organize people and resources effectively.
1.4 Controlling:
- Monitor budget and evaluate activities to achieve
departmental & organizational plans.
- Establishing standards, comparing actual
performance against standards, and taking
corrective action when necessary.
2. Financial Planning, Control &
Development
2.1 Facilitate preparation and consolidation of annual
budget.
2.2 Preparation of historical Financial Reports and
Analysis.
2.3 Reporting of departmental variance report regularly
(actual vs. budget).
2.4 Facilitate regular Budget Review and Analysis.
2.5 Cost Reporting (estimates vs. actual)
2.6 Reports on Investments
2.7 Ensuring credibility of the computerized accounting
systems (CAS)
2.8 Ensure completeness and accuracy of recorded
company's assets by initiating physical count.