Finance and Operations at Mettle Paragon International (MPI) Limited

Finance and Operations

• Maintain financial systems that record and report on. financial activities and provide information and projections to allow strategic and operational decision-making. This includes management accounts, budgets forecasts and reports on activity, for both the operational costs of
• Access as well as the fund reporting for the Activities run by Access (The Growth Fund and Capacity Building programs).
• Support the development of the annual budget (and subsequent quarterly forecasts) in conjunction with the CEO and ensure ongoing adherence and management of these budgets/forecasts.
• Bookkeeping and banking activities, maintaining up-to-date computerized records and maximizing the use of the software system.
• Ensure annual VAT return is completed on a timely basis, and payments are made per the agreed schedule.
• Manage the relationship with Access’ external auditors and manage the year end process, external audit, preparation of annual financial statements, and signoff from relevant stakeholders. endowment investment policy/strategy is being implemented. Organize and contribute to the regular endowment investment committee meetings.

GOVERNANCE

• Ensure Access complies with statutory and legal requirements, including statutory reporting. This includes returns to Companies House and the Charity Commission, including the completion of the annual report and the maintenance of relevantregisters and company books.
• Provide advice to the Board and CEO on any legal responsibilities prevailing upon the organization.
• Organize and prepare/co-ordinate the agenda and content for the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and contribute as a member of the committee.
• Maintain the risk register for regular review by the ARC HR
• Line management responsibility for the Finance and Operations, including regular 1-2-1’s, performance reviews, etc.
• Manage the outsourced payroll service, ensuring employees are paid in accordance with contracted agreements and legal requirements
• Together with the CEO, manage the performance and development procedures and annual salary review. Assist the CEO with any other recruitment or retention matters.

OPERATIONS

• Report to key funders at intervals specified in the contracts with the Department
• Provide reports as required for other purposes including Board meetings, and other ad hoc purposes
• Together with the Finance and Operations Assistant, manage papers for avariety of committee and board meetings.
• Manage the grant drawdown process for the Growth Fund, in conjunction with the Finance and Operations Investment Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

Diploma, NCE, BSc

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Previous working experience role for (1) years
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• A proven track record of successfully leading and motivating diverse teams 
• Multitasker and critical thinker with strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Good knowledge of different business functions.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Highly organized.
• Strong work ethic.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Computer literate.
• Proactive nature.