Ascension : Director Of Resources
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 23.04.2009 (Article Archived on 07.05.2009)

An exciting opportunity exists for a person with the right mix of technical and political managerial skills to make an important contribution to the development of this small British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.

ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT

Vacancy: DIRECTOR OF RESOURCES

(Note: This position was previously that of Director of Financial Services – this is not a new post)

Competitive salary commensurate with status and a generous benefits package which includes the provision of housing, a utilities allowance, medical, dental and personal use of a vehicle.

An exciting opportunity exists for a person with the right mix of technical and political managerial skills to make an important contribution to the development of this small British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. Experienced in change management and different models of service delivery, the successful candidate will be a dynamic and self-motivated individual with the practical ability to generate meaningful strategic and financial information and advice at a senior corporate level and to help drive forward a programme of change.

The JOB

• Leading and managing all resource activities of Ascension Island Government including corporate and management accounts, cash office, payroll, income and property tax, mail and philatelic sales, and strategic management of a range of other government services.
• Preparation of the annual accounts on a full accruals basis, broadly following UK GAAP compliant with local legislation.
• Preparation and control of management information for the revenue account and the capital budget with a turnover in the region of £6m.
• The provision of comprehensive financial management advice and guidance to the Administrator and other senior managers with regular reporting to key stakeholders.
• To take forward as part of the senior management team, a programme of dynamic change within the government’s activities aimed at enhancing effectiveness, efficiency and value for money.
• Ex-officio member of the Ascension Island Council which advises the Governor on matters of policy and legislative changes. Chair of the Island Council’s Finance Committee.

The PERSON

• CCAB qualified accountant, preferably with experience of both public and private sector accounting.  Experience gained in a small/medium sized local authority would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience of change management at a senior corporate level.
• High level negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate and participate actively in Ascension Island Council meetings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills including credible report writing ability.
• Experience of valuation, revenue assessment and collection would be an advantage.

For further details about the post please contact the Human Resources Manager, Alan Nicholls, on telephone (247) 7000 extn 150 or by email: alan.nicholls@ascension.gov.ac .

Application forms can be obtained from the Administrator’s Office by telephone on (247) 7000 ext 131 or email: sandra.benjamin@ascension.gov.ac .The closing date for applications will be 21^st May 2009.

Ross Denny

ADMINISTRATOR

Administrator’s office

Georgetown

20 April 2009