Overview
Financial Controller Jobs in Victoria, Seychelles at National Assembly of Seychelles
Title: Financial Controller
Company: National Assembly of Seychelles
Location: Victoria, Seychelles
About the role
To provide strategic leadership and oversight of Parliament’s financial management functions by
ensuring sound financial planning, budgeting, accounting, treasury management, financial
reporting, internal controls, and compliance with applicable public finance legislation, accounting
standards, and parliamentary financial policies. The Financial Controller safeguards the financial integrity of Parliament and supports informed financial decision-making.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Management
✓ Plan, organize, direct, and control the financial operations of Parliament.
✓ Oversee the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of annual and medium-term budgets.
✓ Monitor budget performance and expenditure against approved appropriations.
✓ Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of financial resources.
✓ Advise senior management on financial planning, expenditure control, and fiscal sustainability.
Financial Reporting
✓ Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
✓ Ensure financial reports comply with applicable public sector accounting standards and
statutory reporting requirements.
✓ Present financial analyses and recommendations to senior management and relevant
parliamentary committees.
✓ Coordinate year-end financial reporting and statutory submissions.
Budget Management
✓ Coordinate the preparation of department budget estimates.
✓ Monitor budget execution and recommend reallocations where necessary.
✓ Review cash flow projections and expenditure trends.
✓ Support parliamentary committees and departments on budget-related matters.
Treasury and Cash Management
✓ Oversee cash management, banking operations, investments, and liquidity planning.
✓ Authorize payments, transfers, and other financial transactions within delegated authority.
✓ Monitor revenue receipts and ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts.
✓ Ensure effective management of working capital and financial resources.
Accounting and Internal Controls
✓ Maintain an effective accounting system that accurately records all financial transactions.
✓ Develop, implement, and monitor internal financial controls to safeguard parliamentary assets.
✓ Ensure timely reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
✓ Review and approve accounting entries, journals, and financial adjustments.
✓ Strengthen financial governance through continuous improvement of financial procedures.
Compliance and Risk Management
✓ Ensure compliance with public finance legislation, financial regulations, procurement laws,
taxation requirements, and parliamentary financial policies.
✓ Coordinate responses to internal and external audit findings.
✓ Develop and implement financial risk management strategies.
✓ Monitor compliance with delegated financial authorities.
Audit Coordination
✓ Liaise with internal and external auditors during financial audits.
✓ Ensure audit recommendations are implemented within agreed timelines.
✓ Maintain comprehensive financial records and supporting documentation.
Procurement and Contract Oversight
✓ Provide financial oversight for procurement planning and contract management.
✓ Verify availability of funds before procurement commitments.
✓ Review financial implications of contracts, agreements, and procurement decisions.
✓ Support procurement committees on financial evaluation matters.
Payroll and Benefits Oversight
✓ Supervise payroll administration to ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries, allowances,
pensions, and statutory deductions.
✓ Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and taxation requirements.
✓ Review payroll reconciliations and financial controls.
Policy Development and Advisory Services
✓ Develop and review financial policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
✓ Provide financial advice to the Speaker, Clerk, senior management and parliamentary
committees.
✓ Support strategic planning by providing financial forecasts and scenario analyses.
✓ Recommend improvements to financial systems and business processes.
Information Systems
✓ Oversee the effective use of financial management information systems.
✓ Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and security of financial data.
✓ Participate in the implementation and enhancement of financial software and digital financial
initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or a related
discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CIMA or an equivalent
internationally recognized designation.
- A Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Financial Management or a
related field is an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 7-10 years’ progressively responsible experience in financial management,
accounting, budgeting, or public finance administration.
- At least 3-5 years in a senior supervisory or management position.
- Experience within the public sector is highly desirable.
- Experience managing financial management information systems is desirable.
Skills and Competencies
✓ Strategic financial planning
✓ Financial analysis and interpretation
✓ Budget preparation and monitoring
✓ Leadership and people management
✓ Decision-making and problem solving
✓ High level of integrity and ethical judgement
✓ Excellent communication and presentation skills
✓ Negotiation and stakeholder management
✓ Analytical and critical thinking
✓ Advanced proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Excel.
✓ Strong organizational and project management skills.
Working Conditions
- Office-based environment with periodic attendance at parliamentary sittings, committee
meetings, and management meetings.
- Occasional extended working hours during budget preparation, financial reporting periods,
audits, and parliamentary sessions.
- High level of responsibility for confidential financial information.
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