Director - Finance (Head Office)
Accounting & Finance Jobs
Job Description
The new NSSA conducts its business in an honest, accountable, and transparent manner and we seek to recruit like-minded individuals in the following areas:
Director - Finance (Head Office): Grade (E2)
Reporting to the General Manager the successful candidate will manage all the financial aspects of the Authority, inter alia, financial planning, cost control and budgeting as well as providing corporate governance oversight. (Candidates who have previously responded to this advert need not to apply)
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Outputs
• Contribute to the overall company strategy and policy making by advising the Board and the CEO on the financial implications of their decisions.
• Formulate, direct and execute finance support strategies.
Formulate and review financial plans and strategies in line with the NSSA
business plan so as to work towards achieving the Authority's vision.
• Produce statutory reports for the Government on the financial performance of NSSA annually.
Provide timely, transparent accurate and completed financial reports on the Authority's operations.
Formulate the budget framework for NSSA in accordance with strategy determined by the Board.
Review the budget bids for each Division in line with NSSA's vision, mission and strategic thrust.
• Exercise overall control of all financial transactions and accountancy matters, including systems, corporate finance, managing company policies regarding capital requirements, debt taxation, equity and acquisitions as appropriate.
• Ensure that all accounting and reporting is accurate and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Develop cost containment strategies for the Authority to enhance business profitability.
Introduce, review and monitor appropriate internal control procedures in order to ensure a sound internal control environment.
Implement policies and procedures that support a sound cost structure.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifying Requirements
• A Bachelor of Accounting Degree or equivalent.
• A recognised tertiary qualification as a Chartered Accountant or similar.
• A post graduate business qualification such as an MBA/MBL is a definitive advantage.
A minimum of 10 years corporate working experience, at least 5 of which should have been at executive level.
Key Competencies and Characteristics
• A technically sound individual with character to match.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• High levels of social emotional and political maturity.
• Highest levels of integrity, transparency and honesty.
• Must command market credibility and exhibit levels of gravitas commensurate with the standing of the role.
How to Apply
Those interested in pursuing these opportunities should submit their application letters and CV's only (Do not attach certificates) and send as a single attachment clearly indicating the position applied for on the subject line to executiverecruitments@nssa.org.zw by Friday 5th March 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
