Desk Head, IT Finance and Vendor Management at First Bank

Job Objective(s)

• Managing financial accounting, billing, reporting, transaction processing and control activities across IT finances
• Managing relationship with existing suppliers on a day to day basis including contract changes, issue and/or dispute resolution and contract termination

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reconcile various accounts receivable and other balance sheet accounts
• Prepare, coordinate, and communicate monthly financial calendar of IT for compliance.
• Monitor IT budget and liaise with IT unit heads to document and track IT spending
• Report IT financial performance, analyzing variance (budgeted costs versus actual costs) and support budget decision making
• Facilitate  the selection of appropriate sourcing options to ensure delivery of quality solutions at a competitive price
• Work with other IT units in terms of supplier relationships to deliver cost reduction and maximum value from key third party contracts
• Manage the operational relationship with suppliers
• Participate in supplier selection, assist in setting selection criteria and potential suppliers evaluation
• Review  supplier performance against defined SLAs and OLAs
• Raise service improvements when needed, manage issue and resolve disputes relating to suppliers
• Manage relationship with suppliers to ensure the provision of specific resource / technical skills required to fix complex or severe incidents / problems
• Manage supplier relationship during exit. Ensure fulfillment of supplier’s responsibilities during exit period
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to reports

Job Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of a First Degree or its equivalent in a Business / IT related discipline
• Master's, MBA or a recognized professional certification will be an added advantage

Experience:

• 3+ years of financial management, accounting and/ or treasury experience
• 1+ years of experience in supplier relationship management.