Location: Office-based in Central London but may require intermittent overseas travel
Closing date: 18 November 2016
Contract duration: Fixed term - 18 months
Closing date: 18 November 2016
Contract duration: Fixed term - 18 months
About the Commonwealth Games Federation
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is the governing body that oversees the quadrennial Commonwealth Games and the Commonwealth Youth Games. More than that, however, it is beginning an exciting transformation into a Commonwealth Sports Movement, a global leader in world-class and community relevant Games and initiatives, placing Commonwealth athletes at their heart. The updated vision for the Federation is to inspire Commonwealth athletes to drive the power and ambition of all Commonwealth citizens through sport. Read more on the CGF's website
Role overview
This role provides support to the Director of Corporate Services in reaching targets, managing relationships, meeting deadlines and delivering ambitious strategic goals.
Reports to: Director of Corporate Services
Direct reports: None
Key responsibilities
1. Transaction processing (50%)
- Lead and contribute to the processing of day to day accounts payable invoices, match and reconcile against correctly authorised commitments, maintain control of bank transactions generally
- Administer the payment run process, ensuring the necessary approvals including processing of international payments as required
- Administer and reconcile all credit card and expenditure transactions and payments in accordance with procedures
- Respond to queries from suppliers and members about supplier invoices, payments and related matters
- Ensure that supplier accounts are reconciled and paid in accordance with agreed terms
- Administer the Federation's banking relationships and online banking requirements.
2. Reporting (10%)
- Assist with the preparation of month end financial reports and other ad hoc reports, reconciliations and financial analysis as required.
3. Change Management /Projects (20%)
- Assist the Federation as it restructures its governance arrangements, including the ongoing review and implementation of expense and finance controls, policies and procedures
- Provide support to Director, CEO and Audit and Risk Committee with reporting and any other finance or administrative support as the CGF incorporates as a Company in the UK.
4. Administrative Support (20%)
- To provide administrative support to the Executive Management Team and coordinate/complete other ad hoc projects as required.
Requirements
- Degree relevant to the role preferred (however not essential dependent on experience)
- Experience working in a finance department, including experience in a high volume accounts environment, and (ideally) across both commercial and not-for-profit/charitable sectors
- Comfortable working with multiple foreign transactions
- Competent application of accounts payable and receivable, cashbook and a working knowledge of the general ledger function within a multi stakeholder environment
- Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Self-Starter essential, with strong organisational skills, and the ability to work in small teams and under own initiative
- Meticulous attention to structure, detail and accuracy
- Creative and resourceful approach to problem solving and providing solutions
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Effective logical, decision making ability
- Ability to prioritise, manage and complete tasks well in an environment where priorities frequently change
- Excellent communication skills with good phone manner and ability to be confident, assertive and adaptive
- Ability to communicate, and adapt communication style, with very high profile and/or international stakeholders
- Good relationship skills and relationship builder
- Excellent command of English language, both verbal and written
- A knowledge of, and passion for, sport and its impact on society, and an affection for the Commonwealth and its people and values.
Behaviours
- Diplomatic and discreet,
- Passion and affinity for Commonwealth values and awareness of cultural differences
- Commitment to equality and opportunities for all
- Attention to detail
- Pro-active and able to work on own initiative
- Professional approach, maturity and confidence when representing the Federation
- Flexible approach to working hours (for example, some tasks may need to rely on other Time Zones throughout the Commonwealth
- Maintain confidentiality
- Strength of character.
Salary
Competitive
Applications
To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter by 9am UK time on Friday 18 November to Darren Hall, Director of Corporate Services, d.hall@thecgf.com.
Interviews will take place in London on 22/23 November.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible upon closing date.
