[FAD] Deputy Director, Finance and Administration Department

Responsibilities • Deputise the Director of Finance and Administration in the full scope of the finance functions. • Drive the annual budget exercise • Co-drive and partner with business units on the fee review exercise and implementation of fee changes. • Oversee and review budgetary systems, processes and frameworks • Lead the design, review and implementation of the programme/project evaluation framework • Develop planning, forecasting and costing techniques • Lead the analysis of revenue, funding requirements and allocation of financial resources to bring about resource optimisation, value-for-money and fiscal sustainability for the organisation • Support the organisation as the leading business partner for budgeting and resource management matters • Monitor, analyse, report and present regular budgetary and financial performance variances to Board and management • Lead the Accounts Payable, Claims and Refunds Function • Supervise the monthly accounts closing activities for AP, claims, refunds and grant management • Lead related policy and process improvements • Provide guidance and direction to staff reporting to him/her Requirements • Professional qualification in accountancy • 6 to 8 years of working experience in management accounting and reporting and related areas TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES • Possesses in-depth and updated knowledge of budget planning & administration, costing and resource optimisation, performance management and business partnering • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience in using business intelligence or skills in data mining and business analytics will be an advantage • Good writing and presentation skills. BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES • Possesses strong analytical abilities; able to decipher and create linkages between huge volumes of financial and non-financial data. • Innovative, resourceful and a problem-solver. Able to examine issues from various perspectives and recommend the most effective solution • Strong interpersonal skills; able to communicate and work effectively with all levels of the organization. • Self-starter with high levels of initiative; able to work well under pressure and tight timelines