Head of APFASL

About Our Client

Our client is a professional organization focused on advancing public sector financial management through education, training, research, and professional development.

Job Overview

The Head of APFASL – Public Sector Wing will oversee public sector programmes, professional qualifications, training initiatives, stakeholder relationships, and financial management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee secretarial functions, including the Annual Report and Annual General Meeting process.
• Manage budgets for workshops, seminars, and public sector programmes.
• Develop and implement workshops, seminars, and study programmes.
• Oversee curriculum, examinations, and certification processes for public sector qualifications.
• Collaborate with public sector institutions to strengthen financial management practices.
• Liaise with Ministries, Departments, Provincial Councils, and Local Authorities on training and development needs.
• Respond to stakeholder enquiries on public sector accounting standards and professional qualifications.
• Oversee member enrolment processes and related activities.
• Manage examination results, publications, conferences, competitions, and professional events.
• Build relationships with key public sector stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor team members involved in public sector programmes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Member of CA Sri Lanka; CIMA (UK), ACCA, or CIPFA (UK) membership is an added advantage.
• Postgraduate qualification such as MBA, MSc, MA, or higher.
• Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in a senior management role, including at least 5 years in the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of public financial management practices, public sector accounting standards, and financial management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerized environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Interested candidates can send their CV to jobs@mindplus.global