Operations Manager  

Main Duties:

• Lead and develop the existing operations team to achieve operational objectives whilst inspiring the individuals to reach their full potential.
• Oversee the accounting function of the country office ensuring financial management policies and best practice are adhered to in line with the ZSL UK finance department.
• Manage the base and field offices ensuring the registration process and appropriate insurances are up to date and legally complaint.
• Lead the finance team to be effective business partners to project managers and other budget holders
• Oversee the HR and health and safety function ensuring effective recruitment, induction and training is delivered and appropriate HR and health and safety policies in place in collaboration with the ZSL UK HR and Health and safety departments.
• Supervise sub-contractors for project partners and draw up/publicise calls for tender as required and in line with procurement guidelines.
• Design and support the development of useful reporting tools and templates for budgeting & forecasting
• With the country manager and project managers prepare, agree and manage the annual country budget.

Person Specification:

• Hold an internationally recognised Accountancy qualification (e.g. CPA or equivalent qualification or equivalent level of working experience) with a proven track record of leading and developing high performing teams in a complex organisation.
• Current or previous staff management experience with the ability to critically assess and propose alternative course of action.
• Experience with Management Accounting Systems (e.g. QuickBooks) and using PC and Microsoft Office packages.
• Proven experience leading a team (of ~8 people) within a medium sized company or NGO.
• Previous experience in handling budget preparation, financial management and financial reporting.
• Strong project management and excellent interpersonal skills will be essential as you will be instrumental in the ongoing development of the finance function and will possess demonstrable experience of high quality delivery in a rapidly changing environment.
• Independently driven and show initiative; with strong administrative skills.
• Previous experience in a charity / NGO setting is desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken Ilonggo / Cebuano and English.