Executive Finance and Administration – CBPN

Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN)

Procuring with Integrity

Role: Executive: Finance and Administration

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Windhoek

Nature of the position: 5-year fixed-term contract

Primary purpose of this position:

• To support the Chief Executive Officer in the overall prudent financial long-term and short-term planning and management of the organisation, including Asset Management, Information Technology and Security in a manner that helps CPBN to achieve objectives.
• To lead the Finance Department in developing and controlling the implementation and maintenance of the CPBN Financial management system and policy framework in line with international financial standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Planning, Advice & Policy Formulation (Finance, Procurement, Information Technology and Security)

Participate in developing the long-term strategic plan (5+ years) for CPBN coordinating priorities and operational objectives for the financial management function.

Budget Control

Manages and oversees the formulation of the budget by applying modern budgeting techniques, comparing the previous budget and performance and by collecting details of budget requirements for each business unit/or function.

Financial Control and Compliance

Guides the setting up of financial systems and development of policies and procedures to monitor all CPBNs financial activities.

Internal and External Auditing

Ensures that the department prepares requisite audit documents and always cooperates with the auditors.

Develops programme to monitor implementation of internal audit recommendations by staff on an ongoing basis.

Financial Operations Management

Oversees the preparation of management accounts and ensures that accurate financial management reports are presented to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board, on time.

Reviews existing costing models and ensures that adequate processes and mechanisms in this regard are in place.

Develops medium to long-term financial plans for the CPBN investment portfolio.

Leadership and Staff Management

Provides recommendations for the development/review of a Finance and Administration departmental structure and is consistent with the CPBN organisational strategy.

Security Management

Responsible for the safety and security of CPBN assets and staff.

Reporting and Internal Communication

Examines the accuracy of Board and Subcommittee submissions and reports and submits them to the Board for approval.

Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly and annual departmental reports as required.

Qualification and Experience Required:

• Degree in Accounting (NQF8) Plus a Masters Degree (NQF9) in Accounting/Finance/Commerce/relevant field OR CIMA/CA qualification.
• Eight (8) years relevant working experience, of which 5 years should be at senior management level.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 7 November 2025

 

This recruitment is managed by Elite Employment.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY BY SUBMITTING YOUR DETAILED CV ON THIS CAREER PAGE. (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT TO BE SUBMITTED AT THIS STAGE.)

For any question or enquiries, please contact

Antoinette Druker

Email address: antoinette@eliteemployment.com.na

Office phone number: +264 83 723 4150

Any applications sent to CPBN directly will NOT be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: CPBN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates in line with affirmative action guidelines.