Finance Officer

GOVERNMENT OF TRISTAN DA CUNHA

Finance Officer/Adviser                                                                     

Package: One year contract, £40,000 

Tristan da Cunha is an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. It is famously known as the world’s remotest inhabited island. The island lies 1500 miles west of Cape Town and is accessible by a seven day journey by sea from Cape Town.

Taking the island’s Strategic Sustainable Development Plan as the starting point, this role will support the Finance Department in the efficient and effective management of Accounting Services across the whole of the Tristan da Cunha Government as well as help implement initiatives and reforms to increase its long term sustainability.

Candidates must be qualified accountants with excellent financial and budget management skills, adept in the preparation of statutory accounts and the analysis of financial information. Sound technical accounting skills should be supported by outstanding interpersonal skills, being able to integrate, adapt and overcome living in such a remote location. Resilience and a flexible approach are essential qualities.

As this is a unique setting, candidates should be able to demonstrate their desire and abilities, not only in sharing their skills in supporting and mentoring staff, but also in setting strategic direction and establishing successful working relationships, with a range of Government, international and local stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player, who is an effective and confident communicator, well versed in presenting financial information to peers, senior officials and elected members.

Being a champion for best practice, you should have the flexibility of not only dealing with day-to-day regulatory and reporting but be able to take responsibility for all the TDC Government’s statutory accounts.

With the above in mind, this unique role requires a special and entrepreneurial individual, who will not only deliver the financial management and strategic aims of the Government of Tristan da Cunha, but who can also integrate swiftly into an island community and contribute to its commercial success.

An attractive benefits package, which includes free housing, travel and medical cover will be offered together with the option to extend the initial first year’s contract to two years.

For more information please email philippa.watkins@penna.com