HEAD OF DEPARTMENT : FINANCE – BOPEU

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To plan, organize, coordinate and control the efficient delivery of financial management, and procurement services to contribute to the activities of the Union in meeting members’ expectations. The Head of Finance will also have a duty to protect the funds and assets of the Union in accordance with the Unions’ constitution, international accounting standards and prudent asset management. The role is charged with the overall financial management, business analysis and reporting of control measures, ensuring ongoing viability and a secure financial future in line with the organization’s mandate, mission and values.
Core responsibilities
⦁ To Plan, organize, manage, coordinate, and implement a robust accounting and financial management process by ensuring accurate recording of transactions and preparation of timely accounting reports.
⦁ Undertakes the management of the approved budget and ensure that all expenditure is authorized.
⦁ Liaises with Accountant General and other employer payroll agencies subsequent to receipt of members’ subscriptions and other payments to the Union in order to ensure correct allocation of revenue.
⦁ Prepares financial books of accounts and liaises with auditors for annual audits, redress of audit queries and management of BOPEU’s Internal Controls.
⦁ Manages Unions’ bank accounts in accordance with laid down procedures.
⦁ Development of the annual budget, in line with Organizational needs and create rational prediction of incomes and costs.
⦁ Ensures the development and implementation of efficient and cost effective administrative support services.

PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY MANAGEMENT

QUALIFICATION: Recognized Degree in Finance. Accounting or Equivalent. A professional qualification and membership of the same. e. g Chartered Accountant (CA). Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Experience: Minimum of six (6) years’ Post Graduate Experience, three (3) years of which should have been at Middle Management level: Knowledge of finance regulations and key strategic finance reporting. Post Graduate Qualification in Business Administration or Equivalent will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

! I. Team Leadership
2. Decision Making and Assertive
3. Innovation and Change Management
I 4. Customer Oriented
5. Relationship/Network Building
6. Effective Communication and Interpersonal Relations
7. Diagnostic and Analytical thinking
8. Values. Ethics and Integrity
i 9. Business acumen
10. Strategic orientation
11. Managerial competence
The union offers an attractive remunerative package that includes:-
⦁ Competitive Salary
⦁ Contributory Pension Scheme (employer pays 10%: employee 5%)
⦁ Leave of 24 days per annum
⦁ Group Life Cover
⦁ Optional Funeral Scheme cover
⦁ Medical Aid (employer pays 50%. employee 50%)