SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

JOB PURPOSE

1.       Manage the translation of APICORP’s strategy into medium and short-term business plans with a particular focus on the formulation of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), targets, and annual work programs.

2.       Contribute to the formulation of the administrative and capital expenditure budget by ensuring efficiency as well as that the budget is linked to the strategy of the Corporation and thereby eliminating spending in non-critical areas.

3.       Ensure the institutionalization of a data-driven Corporate Performance Management processes (CPM) within APICORP in order to provide valuable information to the Board of Directors and Executive Management.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.       Operational & Strategic Planning

1.1.    Contribute to the development and implementation of actionable objectives, planning processes, budgets and operational KPIs for the Unit.

1.2.    Ensure the Unit works effectively and proactively, including knowledge sharing, across the Corporation and with other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of services/results that meet the Corporation’s interests.

1.3.    Manage the Information Technology (e.g., BI, Databases, etc.) enhancements as they relate to budgeting and corporate performance.

1.4.    Ensure that the services of the Unit meet the expectations of internal and external stakeholders.

1.5.    Contribute to innovation within the Unit and the institutionalization of new initiatives.

2.       Corporate Performance and Business Planning

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2.1.    Contribute to the development and execution of the Budget & Corporate Performance Management Processes in support of Corporation’s strategy and in response to emerging trends and/or client needs.

2.2.    Support the formulation and implementation, as well as monitor and evaluate the achievement, of the corporate objectives, annual business plans, and KPIs.

2.3.    Manage the preparation of regular reports to the CFO and Executive Management that include insights, analyses, and forecasts that offer detailed comprehension of corporate performance and results as well as budget utilization.

3.       Corporate Performance Management

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3.1.    Develop Management Information reports, dashboards to the CFO and Executive Management for executive decision-making based on data and Business Intelligence (BI) tools.

3.2.    Contribute to the implementation of the Corporate Performance Management Framework that introduces the framework, methodology and tools for effective corporate performance planning, monitoring and evaluation both at the corporate and departmental/unit levels.

3.3.    Support the Corporation in defining and measuring desired business goals across functions, departments, and lines of business, utilizing Corporate Performance Management tools.

4.       Performance-based Budget Preparation

1.1.    Contribute to the preparation of the short to medium-term Budget Framework for review by the CFO, Executive Management, and eventual decision by the Board of Directors.

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4.2.    Identify opportunities for savings and redeployment; and providing feedback on the budgetary needs for the implementation of strategic and operational plans by assessing the various Departments/Units’ work programs and activities vis-à-vis corporate performance on an ongoing basis.

4.3.    Guide and advise all Departments/Units in their planning and analysis of budget requirements, preparation of budget requests, and management of allocated budgets.

4.4.    Present recommendations on maximizing cost efficiencies, minimizing wasteful spending and preventing resource expenditures on non-priority areas to ensure that the budget is linked to the strategy and objectives of the Corporation from a utilization point of view and from the operational plan perspective.

4.5.    Contribute to the formulation of budget preparation and implementation guidelines and procedures for all organizational units so as to put in place and manage an effective best practice budget allocation system.

4.6.    Support the consolidation and evaluation of the operational and capital budgets based on the various Departments’/Units’ business plans and budget requests.

5.       Budget Monitoring and Reporting

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5.1.    Monitor the budget utilization in collaboration with all the Corporation’s Departments/Units as well as the Financial Control Department.

5.2.    Manage the preparation monthly budget utilization reports, comprehensive mid-year budget review, and forecasted year-end budget utilization (including analyses) and proposing possible budgetary re-allocations and transfers.

5.3.    Provide on-line and real time access to budget information to all the Corporation’s Departments/Units to facilitate and strengthen management of their budgets.

5.4.    Communicate timely information to the Corporation’s Departments/Units regarding the decisions made by the Executive Management on all matters related to budgets.

6.       Policies and Procedures

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6.1.    Contribute to the formulation of policies and procedures for TAEF on budgeting and corporate performance.

6.2.    Review existing policies and procedures and recommend changes to benchmark them with international practices and standards.

6.3.    Ensure strict compliance of policies and procedures that relate to budgeting and corporate planning activities.

6.4.    Periodically review the internal control mechanisms as well as corporate governance guidelines and recommend improvements.

7.       Reporting and Communications

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7.1.    Assist in the generation of reports that relate to budgeting and corporate performance.

7.2.    Maintain effective working relationship within TAEF and with external partners.

7.3.    Provide information to internal and external auditors of the Corporation.