Reports To:

The job holder reports to the Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC)

Job Overview:

Responsible for organisation’s financial operations and corporate functions covering:

• Strategic financial leadership planning, budgeting, financial health and sustainability, risk management and compliance management.
• Governance and compliance oversight
• Enterprise risk management
• Strategic human capital management, facilities management and procurement
• Corporate planning and corporate secretariat

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement long-term financial strategies that align with the Federation’s mission, objectives, and evolving external landscape.
• Oversight of finance and accounting operations, including financial performance monitoring, management reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, analysis, forecasting, statutory reporting, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Manage internal and external audits and present annual statement of accounts to the Finance & Audit Committee, EXCO, Council and Annual General Meeting.
• Establish practices to minimize financial risks and organizational liabilities, and protect and optimize the financial assets to ensure long-term sustainability and value creation.

2. Risk Management, Governance and Compliance Oversight

• Lead cross-departmental reviews to enhance governance in operations and project management, especially in managing grants and programmes involving public funds,
• Ensure compliance with the Trade Unions Act and other relevant legislations and embed a culture of financial integrity and compliance throughout the Federation.
• Lead scenario analysis and broader enterprise risk management efforts to ensure strategic preparedness, organizational resilience and financial/business continuity.

3. Strategic Human Capital Management

• Ensure human resource strategy is align with the Federation’s goals and focus areas.
• Manage development of human capital to ensure sustainability and success.
• Oversight of human resource policies and compliance with relevant legislations and manage manpower cost and optimisation of resources to support strategic initiatives.

4. Corporate Planning and Corporate Secretariat

• Lead development and execution of the Federation’s corporate strategy and workplan and performance monitoring.
• Oversight of corporate secretariat functions and council affairs.
• Manage Council, Council Committees and Management meetings.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant with at least 10 years of relevant experience in leadership position.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and drive financial health and business growth.
• Strong personal integrity and a commitment to good governance.
• Strong leadership, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.