Director of Resources

1 week ago

George Town, Penang, Malaysia Ascension Island Government Full time

JOB TITLE:
Director of Resources**
TEAM: Resources

REPORTS TO:
Administrator

DIRECT REPORTS:
Deputy Director of Resources

Assistant Director Human Resources

Senior Medical Officer

Head Teacher

JOB PURPOSE:

  • To ensure the overall effective financial management of Ascension Island Government (AIG) and the efficient use of resources to support the delivery of Ascension's Public Service.
  • To actively contribute towards the operational and strategic management of AIG as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
  • To participate as a member of the Ascension Island Council, including Chair of the Finance Committee, and to discharge all statutory duties as defined by the island's Constitution.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Management:

  • To contribute to the strategic management of Ascension Island Government, principally by ensuring financial and economic information is available to decision makers, and to highlight all relevant risks and opportunities.
  • Actively participate as a member of the SLT in the forward planning and effective daily organisation of AIG activities, including business planning, policysetting and policy development, financial and resource forecasting and strategic decision making.

Financial Management:

  • To ensure the effective overall management and financial control of all operating and capital budgets (Consolidated Fund, Development Fund, Special Funds).
  • To maintain oversight of the activities and budgets of the AIG directorates and departments and to ensure that AIG complies with legislation (the Financial Management Ordinance) and internal guidance (Financial Regulations, Contract Regulations etc.).
  • To review systems of internal control to ensure they are robust and effective, making recommendations for improvement if required.
  • Maintain uptodate records of departmental financial information.

Human Resources Management:

  • To lead and manage the following teams which comprise the Resources Directorate:
  • Finance, Travel & Customs
  • Human Resources
  • Education (Two Boats School)
  • Health Services (Hospital, Dental, Social Services)
  • Stores & Accommodation
  • Postal Service
  • To liaise with directors and team leaders to ensure staffing levels across AIG are maintained at appropriate levels, and resources are deployed efficiently and effectively across the organisation.
  • To ensure all AIG teams comply and adhere to AIG HR policies (as set out in the Code of Management).
  • To take overall responsibility for and oversight of the employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development and termination).
  • To oversee the performance management of Resources Directorate teams through regular monitoring, objectivesetting and performance reviews, including probationary reviews for new starters.
  • To support line managers and team members to achieve performance goals and to ensure appropriate learning and development provisions to deliver excellent customer service.

Delivery:

  • Preparation and production of annual financial statements (in line with FRS 102 as adapted to comply with local legislation), including liaison with external auditors and stakeholders.
  • To lead on preparation of the annual AIG budget (circa £8m operating revenue and expenditure and £12m capital expenditure), and the presentation of the budget to the Governor, Island Council for approval.
  • To lead on the preparation and presentation of any additional budgetary requests through the use of Supplementary Appropriation Ordinances if and where required.
  • Provision of comprehensive financial and economic advice to the Administrator, other AIG directors, elected members of the Island Council and relevant stakeholders.
  • To contribute to the development of government policy and legislation principally through the assessment of the likely financial, economic and risks and opportunities.
  • To manage and develop the Ascension Island taxation system as Commissioner of Income Tax, Collector of Property Tax and Collector of Customs.
  • To act as trustee of the Ascension Island Gratuity Trust Fund and to authorise withdrawals from the Fund as and when requested by members.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participation in the Ascension Island Council as a nonvoting exofficio member
  • To chair the Ascension Island Council Finance Sub-Committee
  • To carry out any other task(s) that may, from time to time, be allocated by the Administrator
  • Liaison with heads of other Employing Organisations on the island to ensure collaborative working, and a consistent approach to resource policies.



PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Knowledge, skills, experience and personal attributes

Essential

  • Recognised CCAB qualification (or CIMA)
  • Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Working knowledge of accounting systems
  • Sound technical accounting knowledge gained through relevant experience at a senior level a

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