View Vacancy - Finance Manager CSSF Pakistan
Length of Contract : 2 years(renewable)
Main purpose of job: CSSF in a Joint Fund that delivers NSC objectives through cross-departmental collaboration. Pakistan CSSF is one of the most integrated delivery platform across the globe with 6 HMG departments working together to deliver programmes. Given the integrated nature of the programme, the job holder is expected to understand the strengths and challenges of multiple accounting systems and navigate through this to lead and deliver top quality financial management and reporting for XWH departments in London as well as senior stakeholders at Post. The job holder will lead on two key functions: finance (financial planning, management and reporting) and procurement for 5 integrated CSSF programmes and 25 projects being managed through 6 departments within them.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:
Financial Planning and Management (60%)
Jointly with Deputy Head CSSF (1), roll out an annual work plan to improve CSSF financial management and reporting across participating HMG departments to improve the quality and timing of financial forecasting and spend reporting.
Quality assure and query the submissions by CSSF programmes and projects on the quality of financial reporting.
Develop and lead on financial performance tool to track variance in reporting on forecasts and cash requirements on monthly basis.
With support from the Assistant Finance Manager, quality assure financial management and reporting for CSSF funded FCO projects on its accounting system (including managing forecasts, spend, cash requirements through Hyperion and Corporate Services Team at Post).
Lead financial due diligence for FCO delivered CSSF projects (delivered internally and externally).
Provide advice and expertise on financial issues to the wider CSSF project teams and across HMG.
Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, across HMG e.g. programme projects and finance personal for MOD, DFID, HO, NCA, and CPS.
Technically support CSSF funded projects X-HMG to identify value for money indicators on economy and efficiency in line with CSSF Pakistan’s value for money approach.
Support the Deputy Head of Programme to lead on programme audits and uptake of recommendations on financial management throughout the year.
Financial Reporting (20%)
Understand and analyse financial reports from XWH participating departments (including DFID, MoD, NCA, HO and CPG).
Meet financial deadlines set by London to manage and deliver on a) quarterly financial reports, b) CSSF fund transfers to x-HMG departments, c) ODA reporting to OECD DAC and d) Management Information System (MIS) reporting for CSSF Pakistan.
Develop financial reports for senior audiences at Post and in London that are both qualitative and quantitative in nature (including the Operational and Strategic Boards at Post).
Lead on developing financial commentaries for FCO and CSSF (KPR and Financial Commentary for CSSF) on monthly basis.
Procurement (20%)
Oversee CSSF procurements and champion best practice across the CSSF programme (with heavy focus on FCO and HO procurement processes).
Quality assure and standardise the due diligence processes CSSF programme teams adopt.
*(1)and on the basis of annual CSSF Pakistan lessons exercise.
Bachelor’s Degree; 3 years financial management experience, 1 year project management experience.
Five years financial management experience, advanced excel skills.
SALARY PACKAGE
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, salary will be PKR 202,133 per month
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance
Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Learning and development opportunities:
Cross-mission Learning and Development opportunities including :
- Formal in-house and external training.
- Coaching, mentoring and job shadowing
- Structured learning on the job, including stretching objectives and work.
TO APPLY
Please note applications without (a), (b) and (c) will not be considered.
(a) Completed the Online Job Application Form
(b) Attach a detailed CV
(c) Complete the Motivation segment in the online application form (in not more than 600 words) setting out why you are the suitable person for this role. Your statement should include clear examples of how you meet the key competences.
We will accept only online applications by 9 June 2017 midnight.
- Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
- The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
