The Head of Finance will be accountable for strategy development, planning, operational, management and administrative responsibilities with the main duties to:
- Oversee the Finance department team including coaching and developing employees and teams for a more effective skill-set and work environment
- Identify patterns in company spending and revenue; create and propose solutions to any problem areas to management
- Collaborate with other Heads of Department about budget, capital expenditure and investment opportunity
- Oversee business financial management and ascertain areas which need improvement
- Create long-term finance department strategic plans which align with company’s strategic plan and business plan
- Manage all financial aspects of the company including bank overall budget
- Work closely with Internal and external auditors to ensure approved policies and applicable accounting principles are being adhered to and provide support to annual financial audits
- Ensure that all financial transactions being applied by the department are in conformity with the DBS Act and relevant Regulations
- Be part on Senior Management Team and serve on Credit Committee meeting, Debt Collection and Recovery Committee meeting, Asset and Liability Committee meeting and other relevant Committees
- See to the proper maintenance of all account held in the Bank’s accounting system.
- Manage the banks’ procurement procedures and ensure it is in line with procurement regulations.
Qualifications/Competencies /Experience
- Master’s Degree in Finance, or Banking or Accounting or Business Studies with five years’ work experience at management level or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting plus five years’ experience; or
- ACCA professional accounting certification with five years or
- Any equivalent management, corporate or leadership training program
- Previous Experience in Banking or Business Finance
- Detail-Oriented, Exceptional Leadership Skills, Strong Written and Verbal Communication, Team Management Skills and Project Management Skills
Interested candidates should collect Application Form at the Reception Desk or download the form below:
The following should accompany the application:
- Letter of application with a copy of passport sized photograph
- Completed application form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of certificates and references
- Police character certificate
The above should be addressed to:
Manager Human Resources (Generalist)
Development Bank of Seychelles
Independence Avenue
PO Box 217
Victoria
Or email: hrm@dbs.sc
Closing Date: 15th July 2024