Submitted by SGibbs on 18 September 2018 - 12:14pm
Internal Position No.:
40 of 2018
Department:
Role Summary
The successful applicant will advise the Financial Secretary of all matters pertaining to finance and general economic policy.
Main Responsibilities
- Initiate and coordinate the development of policies, plans and programmes for the economic and social development of the Territory.
- Ensure that legislation under this Ministry is reviewed and upgraded periodically so that legislation is always consistent, up-to-date, and current.
- Research, analyse, prepare reports and provide advice on major issues relating to economic and social policy and national development issues.
- Assist with the preparation of the Ministry’s Annual Budget.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of Performance Planning and Appraisal Report for staff.
- Deputise in the absence of the Financial Secretary.
- Identify job specific and environmental factors and develop, where applicable, implement and promote the health and safety policies. Mitigate and minimise workplace hazards.
- Coordinate and monitor national and sectorial development planning to facilitate consistent and efficient implementation of projects and programmes and evaluate ongoing programmes.
- Assist with the implementation of the Government’s Public Finance Management Reform Strategy focusing on: developing a policy-based budget; improving collection and quality of financial; accounting and economic data; producing an enhanced institutional framework and improving fiscal and financial management systems.
- Provide advice on the Government’s Debt Management Policy and oversee the formulation and implementation of the debt management function.
- Oversee the development of forecasts and fiscal targets for Government revenues, expenditures and debt.
- Oversee the development and monitor the performance of the Medium-Term Fiscal Plan for the Government and provide advice on the fiscal outlook.
- Advise the Financial Secretary on Fiscal Strategy options and recommend policy actions ensure fiscal stability.
- 7. Advise on current economic conditions and the outlook for the economy including external economic issues.
- Assist revenue generating departments in the development of policies to ensure that the Government derives balanced and equitable revenue from a variety of sources.
- Perform any other duties as required by the Financial Secretary in accordance with established policies as they relate to financial administration and management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Eight (8) years managerial experience in Public Finance or related field
- Expert knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
- Expert knowledge in management, finance, accounting, economics and planning statistics
- Excellent knowledge of relevant laws, policies and regulations
- Excellent knowledge of budgeting, international marketing and foreign policy
- Excellent knowledge of relevant financial software packages and computer applications including electronic spreadsheet, database and graphics
- Expert analytical, negotiating, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Excellent research and report-writing skills
- Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent leadership and management skills
Closing Date:
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
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