Job Description
Staff Officer Accountant
Reports directly to a Deputy Principal within the Finance Branch.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Provide high-quality, accurate, and timely financial information to stakeholders.
2. Offer expert advice and guidance on budgeting and in-year monitoring of budgets.
3. Maintain close and effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
4. Assist in preparing financial forecasts and costing research and business development opportunities.
5. Advise on safeguarding public funds and ensuring best value for money.
6. Establish and maintain systems of internal control and governance frameworks.
7. Support the development and implementation of financial systems.
8. Stay up-to-date with current public expenditure planning, monitoring, control, and accountability systems.
9. Prepare annual accounts for AFBI as required and deal with auditors.
10. Manage resources of your own section.
11. Promote high standards of accountability, integrity, and probity.
12. Lead, manage, and motivate staff to ensure continuous improvement of services provided.
Key Requirements:
* Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification.
* Accounting skills.