Finance Officer III, Ministry of Public Service and Disaster Risk Management
About the role
The Ministry of Public Service and Disaster Risk Management is recruiting a Finance Officer III at its headquarters in Belmopan to coordinate all financial matters for the Ministry. The post reports to the Head of Department/CEO of the Ministry. Conditions of service follow the Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, the Financial and Store Orders and the Finance and Audit (Reform) Act.
Responsibilities
- Help develop policies that safeguard against waste and loss
- Help analyse the Ministry's financial matters
- Help manage and supervise the Ministry's Accounts Section
- Approve purchase orders and payment of invoices in a timely manner
- Make sure financial regulations, policies and procedures are followed, and help monitor internal controls
- Report irregularities and take action under the administrative and financial regulations
- Submit returns on time, help reconcile accounts and help prepare responses to audit queries
- Compile and maintain accounts records
- Supervise revenue collection and pay-in where applicable
- Make sure income tax payments are reconciled and TD 4 forms prepared on time
- Oversee vehicle maintenance and use, and submit fuel returns on time
- Keep inventories updated and stores properly accounted for and documented
- Process loss and accident reports
- Help prepare requests for allocation and de-reservation of funds, and help develop the budget
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- A recognized bachelor's degree in Public Finance, Public Sector Management, Accounting, Management Studies, Economics, Public Administration, Government, Human Resources Management/Development, Business Administration, Political Science or Public Policy
- The notice also lists a public officer currently serving as Administrative Assistant I, Senior Secretary, First Class Clerk or Clerk I (Technical Grade) with at least three years in post, evidence of some accounts experience and an above-average performance rating
- Must pass a multi-stage evaluation: employment history (resume), proven performance record, a practical/written competency test and an oral interview
- Knowledge of acts, regulations, policies and best practices related to human resource planning, staffing, classification, performance management, compensation and labour relations
- Office technology, planning and organizing, written communication, analytical thinking, client service and teamwork skills