Acting Finance & Planning Officer

Organisation Posting Duration
Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports
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Job Description

Controls and evaluates the effective management of the financial resources of the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports and its Departments. Undertakes activities related to the development of the operating and capital programmes of the Ministry.

Responsibilities

  1. Advises management in the Ministry and Departments on financial matters to ensure decisions are based upon up-to- date, expert information.
  2. Scrutinizes petty contracts submitted to the Ministry for approval to ensure accuracy and veracity of contracts.
  3. Conducts financial analysis and produces quarterly reports on the Group and Departments to establish spending
    patterns.
  4. Monitors the expenditure of both the capital and recurrent vote accounts to ensure correct payments are being
    processed and to review any suspect entries.
  5. Supervises staff of the Accounts Unit, schedules and assigns work, responds to complaints, evaluates performance and manages leave to ensure effective and smooth running of the Unit.
  6. Monitors and reports on the physical and financial progress of all projects under implementation to ensure goal
    congruence.
  7. Manages the activities of projects through the investment phases, including tendering, negotiation and
    contracting, to ensure a consistent approach is adopted throughout.
  8. Attends cross-Ministry meetings of a financial nature so that the Ministry and its interests are
    represented.
  9. Completes a minimum of (60) Essential Learning hours annually to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
  10. Performs any other related duties as required by the Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ministry.

Qualifications / Experience / Eligibility

  • Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent
  • Five (5) years' experience in a related area
  • Expert knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Expert knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Expert knowledge of accountancy principles and procedures
  • Expert knowledge of JD Edwards Accounting Software
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Excellent analytical skills and decision-making skills
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent knowledge of computer programmes used for analysis and databases
  • Good knowledge of the use of standard office equipment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Sound supervisory and management skills
  • Manage time effectively
  • Manage your own resources and professional development
  • Provide leadership in area of responsibility
  • Develop the trust and support of colleagues, stakeholders and line managers
  • Implement change
  • Obtain and analyses information for decision making
  • Provide information and advice to others
  • Assess and develop the performance of team and individuals
  • Ensure health and safety requirements are met in the area

Application Process

HOW TO APPLY: To express interest in this acting role, please submit to the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports: 

  •  A brief statement of interest (cover letter)
  • Your updated resume and supporting documents

Submit to: HR@VISCHOOLS.EDU.VG 

For more information please call (284) 468-2645