View Vacancy - Finance / Deputy Corporate Service Manager B3 (09/21 Maputo) - Maternity Cover

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Finance

Main purpose of job:

Provide support and advice on finance processes at Post, leading on financial planning and supporting decision making at Post. Co-ordinate accurate and timely financial processes at Post, including budgeting, forecasting, advice to senior management and partners, and related communications.

To support the effective running of the British High Commission’s corporate services team in Mozambique.

Report to a diverse range of stakeholders on all financial matters, making recommendations based on accurate forecasting of spend and central finance policy and process.


Roles and responsibilities:

  • Lead on local finance operations, including the implementation of global policy and guidance.
  • Co-ordinate Post annual processes including financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, communications, timetables, data requirements and modelling to support global processes. Making recommendations to Management Board as required.
  • Monitor Post performance against key performance indicators and financial performance and compliance indicators.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with Finance and HR Business Partners, Post leadership team and global transaction processing teams.
  • Provide policy and financial advice to line managers, senior management and boards at Post.
  • Act as primary contact for finance queries from partners across government.
  • Deputise for the Corporate Service manager during periods of absence
  • Support local projects requiring finance decision making and process improvement within Corporate Services.
  • Line manage directly the Accountant, IT Support Officer and Residence Manager, overseeing a team of three Residence Staff.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

Line manage directly the Accountant, IT Support Officer and Residence Manager

Oversight of local Post admin and capital budgets

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Finance roles.
  • Strong understanding of budgeting and budget monitoring.
  • Experience with MS Word and MS Excel.
  • Ability to understand and interpret policies, regulations and rules.
  • Strong analytical skills, with an ability to problem solve using data.
  • Good organisational and inter-personal skills.
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
  • Line Management experience.
14 January 2022
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term
35 hours
6 months
Africa
Mozambique
Maputo
British High Commission
1
USD 2.107,52
14 February 2022
13 August 2022
  • Please complete the application form in full. Failure to do so may result in a determination that you do not meet the requirements for the position.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Maputo are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Mozambique.
  • All applicants must be legally able to work in Mozambique with the correct visa/status or work permit.
  • Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.    
  • Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
  • Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
  • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
  • Successful candidates not resident in Mozambique will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate.
  • Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
  • The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.