INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF

DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Job Summary:

The Director, Finance & Accounting Services, plans and directs all Accounting, Treasury, Purchasing, Warehousing and Fixed Assets activities of the BSJ, ensuring the Financial Policies and Procedures of the BSJ, the Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act (PBMA) and Financial Administration and Audit Acts (FAA) are adhered to, in the fulfilment of the mission of the BSJ.

• Based on the organizational mission, goals and objectives, develops the Division’s annual objectives in consultation with the Executive Director, and divisional staff

• Meets regularly with staff to discuss and monitor outcomes of Departmental objectives and to make any strategic or operational changes to ensure objectives are achieved

• Meets regularly with Senior Management to discuss and monitor outcomes of organizational objectives

• Conducts regular evaluations of personnel directly under control, and make recommendations for improvement

• Perform detailed monthly reviews and analysis of financial performance that aids the decision making and implementation of plans that deliver value to key stakeholders

• Advises Senior Management and the Standards Council on financial related matters

• Develops cash-flow projections to satisfy short term and long-term financial objectives

• Manages and develops the annual budget process to satisfy strategic objectives

• Reviews and discusses all Divisional monthly variance reports with the respective divisional heads

• Periodically reviews and recommends adjustments to costing structure and pricing

• Approves monthly Payroll disbursement

• Coordinates the Procurement Procedure to ensure strict adherence to policy

• Manage the Investment Portfolio within policy to maximize returns

• Approves credit to clients for services rendered by the Bureau

• Administers company rules and regulations

• Represents the BSJ and Jamaica at local and international meetings as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

• Sound knowledge of the PBMA and FAA Acts

• Sound knowledge of Government Procurement Policy and other regulations

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

• Excellent Leadership and Motivational skills

• Excellent customer service attitude

• Sound knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques

• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills

• Excellent planning, analytical, organizing and negotiating skills

• Exemplary leadership skill in problem solving and conflict resolution techniques

• Ability to a lead a team successfully

• Ability to meet stipulated deadlines

• Use Microsoft Office Suite and other software as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional Qualifications in Accounting and Finance (M.Sc. Accounting, ACCA, CPA or MBA – Finance)

• Diploma in Public Financial Management

• Computer literate in Accounting Software, Microsoft Suite applications

• Eight (8) years’ experience in financial management of which five (5) years were in a senior management position

Applications must be submitted no later than 24 November 2017 @ 4:00 pm by email to:

Executive Director

Bureau of Standards Jamaica

6 Winchester Road

Kingston 10

HRMD@bsj.org.jm

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted