PERMANENT SECRETARY
FINANCE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Belongers of Anguilla to fill one (1) post of Permanent Secretary, in the Anguilla Public Service which will become vacant in January 2009.  The successful applicant will be expected to serve initially as Permanent Secretary, Finance but can be transferred to any Permanent Secretary post within his/her competence.

The post is in Grade A with a starting salary of EC$183,096.00 per annum.   The starting salary is subject to change depending on the experience of the successful applicant.  Additionally, by virtue of the position the successful applicant is likely to serve on a number of boards and/or committees that may attract a compensation package.

The key duties of the post of Permanent Secretary, Finance are to:

• Perform the duties as defined in Section 7 of the Financial Administration and Audit Act.
• Direct, control and monitor the application of established policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance by all relevant sectors and interests.
• Interpret and evaluate existing financial, accounting and economic development policies, procedures and systems and recommend initiatives or modifications to facilitate the optimisation of available resources and achievement of targeted objectives.
• Plan, direct and control the financial and accounting operations of the Government so as to ensure the achievement of established socio-economic, cultural and political objectives and ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, legal and institutional requirements.
• Provide technical advice, guidance and/or direction for all levels of the Public Service and Government on the interpretation and application of financial and accounting policies, regulations and procedures.
• Provide technical advice on fiscal and monetary policy.
• Ensure the preparation and coordination of budget proposals for the Government, and the administration of approved budgets.
• Prepare papers for the Executive Council on financial, accounting and economic development issues, operations and considerations.
• Ensure that Government Agencies are in compliance with the provisions of the Financial Administration and Audit Act and with their own laws as they relate to the financial reporting and accountability.
• Represent the Public Service and Government on various local, regional and international committees, institutions and boards.
• Develop and monitor the utilisation of subordinate personnel so as to create and maintain effective levels of productivity.
• Liaise with the heads and sub-heads of all ministries to facilitate the achievement of Public Service objectives.
• Ensure the preparation of operational, informational and statistical reports as required.
• Ensure the proper functioning of Apostilles in the Ministry of Finance and sign documents as required.
• Perform other related duties as required by the job function.
  

Qualifications

The successful applicant should possess extensive knowledges and skills in the interpretation, development, application and management of approved financial, accounting and macro-economic policies, systems, procedures and programmes, effective strategic management, business planning and negotiating skills, interpersonal and communicative ability, interpretative judgement and the ability to persuade ministerial, political and professional personnel to follow appropriate courses of action. Well developed knowledge of the institutional, legal and operational framework in which the Government operates would be an asset.

These knowledges, skills and abilities are normally obtained in the process of acquisition of a professional accreditation in Finance/Accounting, post graduate qualifications in Economics, or Finance or an equivalent mix of qualifications together with at least ten (10) years post qualification experience, five of which would have been at senior management or professional level in a similar or related job function.

Persons interested in this position should obtain the necessary application form from the Department of Public Administration, The James Ronald Webster Building, The Valley, Anguilla. Application forms can also be down loaded from the government website at www.gov.ai. The completed form along with supporting documentation should be returned to the Deputy Governor, Deputy Governor’s Office, Old Ta, Anguilla on or before Friday 12th September 2008.

Public Administration
Department

 

1st August 2008