Finance and Administration Department Manager
VACANCY ANNONCEMENT
The Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) ــ Project Management Unit in Gaza invites experienced & qualified Palestinians to apply for the following position in the Project Management Unit (PMU).
Finance and Administration Department Manager
Gaza Bulk Water Supply Unit
Responsibilities & Main Functional Tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:
- In coordination with the PWA, PMU and the Unit Director, the Manager is in charge of setting up the Department systems including the approval of job descriptions, the hiring of personnel and designing workflows and internal controls and establishing the initial budget and start-up of operations.
- Develops and maintains budget and financial policies, plans and procedures including the development of the Unit’s capital improvement and renovation and replacement program.
- Plans, coordinates, and ensures preparation of the Department’s annual budget, mid-year and mid-cycle review process with assistance from other Managers and staff.
- Conducts ongoing analysis of the Unit’s financial condition and reports to and advises the Unit’s Director and PWA accordingly.
- Given the Unit’s multiple sources of donor funding as well as own revenues, develops, necessary procedures, and practices relative to procurement, cash handling, accounts receivable/payable, capitalization, accounting, and investments, obtaining required approvals prior to implementation.
- Coordinates and directs the development of billing and collection activities including the collection of information of amounts of water sold, issuance of bills and proper collection strategies and procedures.
- Attends meetings of the PMU, donors, committees and whenever occasions the Unit has to deliver presentation of financial matters.
- Coordinates and oversees annual and other outside audits of the Unit’s financial records; ensures reporting of audit findings to the Unit Director and PWA.
- Works with the other two Departments to obtain financial information and provides financial monitoring reports on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and yearly basis including computerized reports as requested.
- Prepares and successfully monitors the annual budget and goals for the Unit. Reviews reports, publications, policies, and other written statements for accuracy and consistency with Unit goals and objectives.
- Perform related duties as assigned or required for the ongoing operation of the Unit’s business.
Mandatory Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor from an accredited college or university, in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or closely related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional finance and accounting experience including at least three (3) years professional finance and accounting experience at the management level.
Desired Qualification Requirements:
- Experience working in a public water and/or wastewater agency is highly desirable, but not required.
- Experience in principles and practices of budget preparation and administration in utility accounting and financial management, including general ledger, and customer billing systems.
- Experience developing annual financial reports and external audits, information systems and procedures used in financial applications.
- Experience in principles and methods of financial modeling; financial projections, and long-term planning.
- Preferably with experience in principles and practices of effective customer service, billing and collection.
- Experience in personnel management including supervision, work planning, training, employee development and annual performance evaluations.
- Demonstrable experience in methods and techniques of evaluating system performance and recommending modifications, principles and practices of budget preparation and administration and accountability, principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
- Demonstrable experience in developing and administering Department goals, objectives and procedures, preparing administrative and financial reports.
- Demonstrable experience in research and analysis evaluating services, problems, identifying alternative solutions, estimating project consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
- Good command of English speaking and writing.
- Knowledge of dealing with computers and proficiency in MS Office programs at an advanced level.
Time Frame and Contract
The duration of the assignment is one year. The contract can be renewed based on performance. The assignment will be on a full-time basis.
We encourage diversity in our workplace and support an inclusive work environment. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
interested candidates are kindly requested to fill in the Form below before 01/09/2022 at 15:00.
- Only Short Listed will be contacted.