CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Solomon Islands Electricity Authority T/A Solomon Power aims to provide a safe, reliable, affordable and accessible supply of electricity to the Solomon Islands. Our vision is about energising our Nation. We are working with our stakeholders towards Nation building through increasing the footprint of the electricity network and making electricity accessible and affordable to more people in the Solomon Islands.
As a state-owned enterprise, Solomon Power is currently going through a remarkable period of change and innovation. We are benchmarking ourselves against utility companies in developed countries and aspire to meet or exceed their standards. In doing so, we require individuals who are passionate about their careers, about developing a flexible workforce and empowering the individual employee to look beyond the confines of their traditional barriers to professional growth and development.
An exciting and challenging Executive-management level opportunity is now available for those looking for a career in the utilities business. In an industry with low employee turnover and high long-term employment engagements, such Executive level opportunities are rare.
If you believe you have what it takes to be a change-agent, that you have the right attitude to drive sustainable growth and possess inspiring leadership qualities, then apply today to be Solomon Power’s next Chief Financial Officer
Primary Objectives
The Chief Financial Officer is primarily responsible for the leadership and effective management of the Finance Division as well as the delivery of its annual works plans in alignment with the Solomon Power Strategic Plan. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Key Result Areas
The following key result areas are expected to be achieved when undertaking the duties of the position:
- Effective contribution to Solomon Power’s strategic growth objectives.
- Effective leadership and management of the Finance functions.
- Financial risk and compliance managed.
- Treasury and asset management optimized.
- Informed Management and Board.
- Human capital management for finance and functions.
- A healthy, safe and OHS compliant Solomon Power.
- Environmental protection is prioritized at all times.
- Solomon Power’s organizational values and standards upheld at all times.
Qualifications
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance, Business or Commerce
- Desired: Masters’ Degree MBA in Business or Commerce / CPA from a regionally recognized institution
Work Experiences
- Member of Professional Association.
- Must have at least eight years’ experience in a senior financial management position
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of high level, commercially focused, financial advice on key business issues.
- Proven leadership and people management skills.
- Proven interpersonal skills and excellent business acumen skills
- Robust knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and how they relate to Solomon Power and Solomon Islands legislation especially the State
- Owned Enterprises Act.
- Significant practical financial management experience in a commercial organization.
- Ability to understand stakeholder needs and translate them into documents and action plans.
- Ability to work both autonomously, and as a member of a variety of teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, stakeholder relationship management skills and approach.
- Disciplined self-management skills, ability to uphold and role model organizational values.
The Role Statements can be acquired upon request by email; recruitment@solomonpower.com.sb. All applications must be addressed to: Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Power, P O Box 6, HONIARA. You can submit your application either in hard copy, which you can be dropped off at the Solomon Power Ranadi Office or by soft copy through the restricted email: recruitment@solomonpower.com.sb. Applications close at 4.30pm, on Friday 11th December 2020.
Solomon Power thanks all applicants and wishes to advice that only those who satisfy the Key Selection Criteria and are shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Therefore, we will not be formally replying to all applications.