Finance and Human Resources Manager

Job Description

The Finance and Human Resources Manager directly oversees all financial and accounting activities of DGDC. He/she manages the company’s finances, ensuring quality service delivery of supporting financial elements reporting directly to the Board of Directors. He/she is responsible for implementing HR policies and programs in collaboration with the CEO and Board of Directors.

Responsibility

Financial Management:

• Provide support to procurement activities of the company
• Maintain the accounts and financial control systems of the company
• Design periodic reports of the company’s financial performance and position, in conjunction with the CEO and Board of Directors, and provide such reports on a timely basis.
• Implement controls, policies and processes to ensure the financial integrity of the company, including disbursement authorization procedures, cash management, and code of ethics
• Coordinate an annual independent audit (but such auditors will report to the Board of Directors)
• Lead the development of the company’s annual and sub-period budget, working with the CEO, other department heads and the company’s outside advisors
• Summarize the budget, and highlight additional financial resources necessary within the budget window
• Track expenses relative to the budget, and report variances on an ongoing basis over the course of the budget period
• Execute the capital transactions and provide reporting as required by lenders and shareholders

Human Resources Management:

• Ensure that HR procedures and policies are in line with Dominica’s labour laws
• Maintain confidential and accurate HR records
• Undertake administrative duties in connection with personnel changes, variations in contracts and termination of contracts
• Plan, supervise and perform HR processes such as recruitment, training, briefings, evaluations and development of staff
  - Supervise/perform payroll procedures for staff

Work Output and Deliverables

The Finance and Human Resources Manager will:

• Submit to the CEO, monthly or as agreed with the CEO, Progress Reports on the status of tasks undertaken as specified in Key Responsibilities.
• Perform all duties in a skilled and professional manner using diplomatic capabilities in dealing with multiple stakeholders such as government agencies, private sector entities and other relevant institutions.
• Prepare annual Financial statements for the company.

Experience and Qualifications

Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

Essential Experience

• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting
• Experience in HR management positions
• Deep understanding of Government accounting
• Familiarity with banking practices in both official banking and private sector banking sector

Advantageous Experience

• Knowledge of power or energy-related industries
• Knowledge of government procurement processes
• Knowledge of World Bank or EU procurement processes
• Knowledge of IFRS or U.S. GAAP
• Personal attributes and Skills
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Good organizational skills
• Diligence in adhering to process
• Ability to work and interact with diverse groups
• Proactive and committed to completing tasks
• Ability to operate effectively within a team environment

Benefits and Others

• Applications should be submitted to the Board of Directors, DGDC, P.O. Box 1454, Roseau, Dominica or electronically.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply electronically. All applications will be
  acknowledged after the deadline.