Strategic Executive: Finance & Customer Services – CITY of WINDHOEK

Manages/leads the Finance & Customer Service Department of the City,

Provides strategic & operational financial management services to the City

of Windhoek to achieve financial objectives & to secure long-term financial

health. Continually researches the trends in municipal finance policy &

management worldwide, to establish threat/opportunities and possible

improvements that could be applied in the City. Leads the divisional

managers in the development of the integrated operational plan and

budget for the Department. Manages the divisional managers, ensuring

coordinated performance across the Department. Formulates &

recommends financial policies & programs for the City based on financial

analysis. Coordinates & controls the financial planning & operations in all

other departments

• As a member of the SE Forum Team under the CEO participates in the development of the strategic options open to Council for their decisions in the development of the integrated/coordinated strategic plan and further development of the long-term integrated operational plan for the City.
• Manages the Finance & Customer Service Department.
• Manages the Finance & Customer Service Department’s operational tasks.
• Manages the Finance & Customer Service Department’s collaborative action and administration.

Qualifications:

• Honors Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (NQF Level 8).
• Professional registration as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional body.

Experience required:

• A minimum of ten (10) years related experience in financial management, budgeting, revenue management, procurement management and customer services.
• At least five (5) years at executive or senior management level within a complex organization, preferably in local government or public sector.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams and oversight of large operational budgets.

Legal requirements:

• A valid driver’s license.

Grade E Upper

Basic salary: N$1,671,072.00 pa

Housing allowance: N$508,584.00 pa

Car allowance: N363,840.00 pa