PNA is now seeking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the PNA Head Office.  

As a key member of the Senior Executive Management Team, the CFO will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO.)

The CFO will have primary day-to day responsibility for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and cash management of PNA.

In addition, the CFO is responsible for

• ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, accounting standards and PNA Board directives and objectives as they relate to financial activities
• for managing PNA’s investment portfolio and advising the CEO and the Board on appropriate risk management strategies.
• in consultation with the Commercial Manager and the Vessel Day Scheme Manager provide professional advice to the CEO and the Board on broader operational and financial matters.

Essential Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration with post graduate qualification desirable.
• Full membership CPA Australia or equivalent professional accounting association  
• Hands-on experience with QUICKBOOKS or comparable accounting software
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lead, plan and manage change
• Aptitude for decision making and problem solving

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at CFO or Controller level in a SOE or private sector organisation with strong operational experience
• Demonstrated experience in timely financial reporting, planning and cashflow management
• Experience in living in remote locations and coping with the personal and work-related stresses that may be encountered in such environments
• Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment
• Be a proven leader and team player who is reliable, able to motivate and mentor others, has integrity, accepts responsibility and is accountable for performance and outcomes
• Proven ability to relate to and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and stakeholders such as the Board, management, staff, government, clients, finance, legal and other consultants and stakeholders

The successful applicant will be offered a three year contract and an attractive benefits package including tax free base salary, performance bonus, pension, rent and education allowances, 6 weeks annual leave with leave fares.

This position is open to citizens of the 8 PNA partner countries only.

To apply online please visit  

http://www.vanguardpng.com/current_vacancies.php or http://www.vanguardpng.com/PDF_files/VI-PosDescr-AM3589.pdf

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