FINANCE MANAGER – CIPA

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The Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) is a parastatal established by an Act of Parliament, the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority Act of 2011, to promote and enable the full protection of the rights of investors obtained under the Companies Act, Registration of Business Names Act, Industrial Property Act, and the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act.

The Authority is positioning itself for the advancement of its mandate and is searching for some dynamic individuals to take up the following positions.

FINANCE MANAGER

The role provides strategic direction, plans, organises, implements, coordinates and controls the management of CIPA’s accounting, financial management and procurement functions. To ensure that timely preparation and financial reports as well as to ensure the strict adherence to established accounting systems, procedures and standards.

Key Performance Areas

* Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts.
* Ensures compliance of financial statement with International Financial Reporting Standards
* Responsible for the overall development and management of the Authority’s budget.
* Ensures prudent budgetary controls by establishing budget control mechanisms.
* Ensures that there is an efficient and effective financial control environment.
* Provides direction and influences business decisions through financial forecasts.
* Payroll management and administration.
* Ensures compliance with statutory reserve requirements.
* Responsible for the analysis of trends, results and reports.

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, and associate membership of a recognised accounting body.
* Professionally Qualified with ACCA, CIMA or BICA

Experience

* Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience, four (4) of which should be at management level.
* Expert knowledge in all areas of financial management as well as in-depth understanding of procurement and supply chain management systems. Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in international financial/accounting management practices and standards.

Competency Requirements

* Integrity
* Professionalism
* Achievement and Orientation
* Planning, Organising and Coordinating
* Team Cooperation & Commitment
* Results Focused & Commitment
* Decisiveness and Assertiveness
* Consultation & Interpersonal Relations