Montrose is seeking a full-time Director, Finance and
Administration based in our head office in Jersey, Channel Islands to
efficiently manage the finances and administration of our group of companies to
support the growth of our work. You will be responsible for the overall
financial and accounts management of the Montrose group and its operations.
With the support of finance personnel based in our regional offices, you will
ensure effective and efficient planning, accounting, management and reporting
of the Group’s finances. You will also be responsible for overseeing the
implementation of group administration strategy, policies and procedures.
Balance of role:
60% Finance
35%
Administration
5%
Representation Core Responsibilities of the
role:·
Implement and ensure effective and efficient
financial management and accounting of Montrose group of companies
Routine preparation and reporting of management
accounts, profit and loss, cash flow projections via Quickbooks accounting
package
Oversee the effective implementation of project
financial management and reporting
·
Prepare the annual budgets and manage periodic
forecasting
·
Manage accounts payable and receivable
·
Manage bank relationships, accounts, transactions
and foreign currencies
·
Asset control and management
·
Manage payroll
Oversee finance and administration system reviews
Oversee and support annual audits of Montrose
group of companies
Perform Companies’ Secretary role
Oversee the implementation of group
administration strategy, policies and procedures, including human resources,
procurement, logistics, compliance, insurance etc.
Head and ensure the effective operations of the
Jersey head office
Travel periodically to regional offices and
projects in Africa and Asia to undertake reviews/internal audits of regional
office and project systems and procedures, recommend and institute improvements
as appropriate;
Essential Skills, Qualifications,
and Attributes:
Minimum of five years of directly relevant experience with specific experience in
finance and accounting – ideally post qualification
Relevant education and training in accounting (minimum ACA/ACCA),
bookkeeping, financial reporting and planning
Experience with Quickbooks preferred but not essential
Excellent Microsoft Office
capacity (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong
time management, organisational and communication skills, and exceptional
attention to detail
Ability
to build and manage a team
Excellent
written and spoken English, with the ability to produce accurate, inspiring and
relevant content
Other language skills an
advantage
Excellent
problem-solving skills, with the experience of seeking creative ways to
overcome complex problems
Self-starter with a hands-on
approach and the ability to work independently. Proactive, trustworthy,
flexible and a team player