Finance Officer III

Suitably qualified persons are hereby invited to apply for the position of Finance Officer III across the Belize Public Service.

BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

To coordinate all financial matters for the Ministry/Department throughout the public service.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.                  Assist in development of policies to safeguard against waste and loss

2.                  Assist in analysing financial matters of the Ministry

3.                  Assist in the management and supervision of the Accounts Section of the Ministry

4.                  Approval purchase orders and payment of invoices, In a timely manner

5.                  Ensure that all financial regulations, policies and procedures are adhered to

6.                  Assist in monitoring Internal Controls, to safeguard against irregularities

7.                  Report irregularities and take necessary action in accordance with the administrative and financial regulations and policies

8.                  Ensure submission of returns in a timely manner

9.                  Assist in the Reconciliation of Accounts

10.             Assist in the preparation of response to Audit Queries

11.             Assist in compiling and maintenance of accounts records

12.             Supervise Revenue Collection and Pay-in where applicable

13.             Ensure that Income Tax payments are reconciled and TD 4 prepared in a timely manner

14.             Ensure proper maintenance of vehicles, monitor use of vehicle and submit fuel returns in a timely manner

15.             Ensure that inventories are kept updated

16.             Ensure proper accounting and documentation of stores

17.             Process losses and accidents report

18.             Assist in preparing request for allocation and de-reservation of funds

19.             Assist in the development of budget

20.             Any other duties assigned from time to time

Be in possession of a recognized Bachelor’s degree in Public Finance, Public Sector Management, Accounting, Management Studies, Economics, Public Administration, Government, Human Resources Management/Development, Business Administration, Political Science or Public Policy.

MULTI-STAGE EVALUATION:

In addition to the above requirements, the successful candidate must pass the following evaluations:

1.                  Strong employment history (Resume’)

2.                  Proven record of performance

3.                  Practical/written competency test as part of the selection process

4.                  Oral interview  

1. Knowledge of Acts, Regulations, Policies and Best Practices related to Human Resource planning, staffing, classification, performance management, compensation and labour management relations.
2. Ability to use office technology, Planning and organizing skill, Written communications, Consulting skills, Counseling skills, Analytical thinking, Relationship/network building, Effective interpersonal communications, Client service orientation, Effective teamwork and collaboration, Initiative