Chief Financial Officer
Patterson Grade D5: N$ 630,642- N$ 951,096
The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) is an investment fund, set up under the laws of Namibia, with the express purpose of raising financial resources for direct investment in environmental protection, climate resilience and natural resource management activities and projects which support the sustainable economic development of Namibia. The EIF invites application from suitably qualified and experienced Namibian nationals to apply for the position of Chief Financial Officer.
Scope
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, this position is part of Executive Management Committee of the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (Fund) and is responsible to oversee the overall finance and administration of the organization by ensuring sound financial management practices of the institution and ensuring an accounting system that is transparent, efficient, and effective in administering the institutions finances and resources.
Main responsibilities
- Design,develop and oversee the implementation of the department plan as aligned to the strategic plan,annual plan and action plan of the Fund.
- Providing leadership, direction, management and accountability of the finance and accounting team.
- Managing processes for financial forecasting, budgets, and overseeing preparation of financial reporting.
- Advising on long-term business and financial planning.
- Lead the development of effective financial, risk, investment and administrative policies, manuals and standard operating procedures for financial management.
- Assumes oversight and accountability for financial administration of projects, loan portfolio, and grant
recipients which essentially includes reviewing instalments on loans and grant report back, reconciling these and preparing financial reports for the attention of management. E
- Display ability to consolidate all relevant financial information for the attention of the Department of Finance and Administration, required in order to prepare and present sound and accurate financial reports.
- Ensure that functional system for journals of entry, reconciliations, and oversee all daily financial reports.
- Maintain the fixed asset register by ensuring the recording of fixed assets and oversee the insurance function.
- Manage and review staff performance management systems for staff members who report to him/ her.
Qualifications & Experience
- A recognized university Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- A senior leadership Programme qualification
- Completion of (2) final professional examinations administered by South African Institution of Chatered Accountants (SAICA)
- Registration with Institute of Chatered Accountants in Namibia (ICAN) as Chatered Accountant
- Proficient in MS Office and financial management software,SAGE X3, SAP
- 10 years experience in the finance and accounting industry, of which 5 years in senior executive level.
A full Terms of Reference outlining the detailed job description and other requirements can be obtained from the EIF website, www.eif.org.na/documents/vacancies or through email request, [email protected].
All applications should comprise of a cover letter, recent CV and copies of qualifications.
More Information
- Job Application Details All applications should be directed to: Electronic delivery and queries: Ms. Lizl Timbo Manager: Human Resources Tel: +264 61 4317730 E-mail:[email protected]
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