Director – Finance, Administration & Infrastructure 784 views

Responsibilities

• Develop a cohesive finance and accounting strategy for the Authority.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation
• Liaise with the Ministry of Finance, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Finance Committee and/or Audit Committee as appropriate.
• Ensure that all of the Authority’s financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation.
• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Commissioner General, Executive Management and Finance Committee.
• Oversee the financial reporting processes.
• Oversee preparation of all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board’s Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary.
• Advise the Commissioner General and the Board on any financial related matters.
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate.
• Evaluate the need for new technology to meet the Authority’s financial data processing, control, and reporting requirements.
• Negotiate with banks for lines of credit or other financial services and investment opportunities as required and appropriate.
• Oversee the administrative functions of the Authority including property/facility management, and provision of furnishings and equipment necessary for effective operations.
• Formulate and implement engineering and infrastructure management policies and strategies for the Authority.
• Provide guidance and leadership in the planning, execution, and maintenance of all infrastructure projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related filed.
• Relevant professional accounting qualification.
• Master’s Degree an added advantage.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience, 5 of which must be at senior management.
• Knowledge of SAP and other revenue management system is an added advantage.

Other Attributes 
• High level of honesty and integrity;
• Strategic thinking;
• Understanding of data privacy standards;
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Thorough understanding of business principles and practices;
• Superior attention to detail.

Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, not later than 22 June 2018, in envelopes clearly marked, indicating the position being applied

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.