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Location
Stanley, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ
About the job
Job summary
The Falkland Islands Government is a diverse organisation responsible for all aspects of central and local government in the Islands, from Health and Education to Emergency Services and even an air service. We currently have a vacancy for a Head of Finance, incorporating the role of Treasurer in our Treasury Directorate. The Department provides professional advice on public financial management, development of financial and fiscal strategies, tax collection and exchequer services to the public, Government departments and Elected Members.
Person specification
The successful applicant will be a qualified CCAB (or CIMA) accountant and have significant experience in public financial accountancy at a senior level. A successful track record in business and financial planning, project management, corporate strategic planning and public sector finance in a large multi-disciplinary organisation with comparable scope, responsibilities, budgets and resources is also required.
Benefits
Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity (taxable).
41 days paid leave, 30 days paid annual leave plus 11 government and public holidays.
Flights Package for you and any recognised dependents residing with you at post both at the beginning and end of contract, along with additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.
Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.
If you are a civil servant or an employee of a public body, this advertised role is not within the Civil Service or an accredited Non Departmental Public Body. As such, your continuity of service may be affected if you apply and are successful, and you should check the appropriate guidance with your HR team or line manager.
This role may not include an option to apply for a Civil Service Pension, as it is outside the Civil Service.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Closing date for applications – 17 November 2023 at 19:30 GMT.
Shortlisting w/c 20 November 2023
Interviews w/c 27 November 2023
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Medical
Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the
Civil Service Commission.
The
Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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