Pjhq J8 Fin Ops Assurance So2 - London, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

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Salary:

- £35,290
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Higher Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • MOD
  • Strategic Command
    Type of role:
  • Finance
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • Eastbury, East of England, HA6 3HPAbout the job

Job summary:

The Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ), headed by a 3-Star military officer, the Chief of Joint Operations. It is the tri-service military headquarters from which UK overseas operations are planned and overseen.


PJHQ J8, headed by a Senior Civil Servant, is responsible for the financial management (costing, forecasting and governance) of spending at overseas operational locations.


The SO2 role, heads a small team, responsible for co-ordinating PJHQ J8 Fin ops governance and assurance plan, collating the necessary evidence to demonstrate Operations meet UKStratCom and other audit bodies audit requirements.

The role is also the lead for low value procurement, enabling and supporting Operations with non contract procurement.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.


Job description:

SO2 J8 Fin Ops Assurance, is responsible for co-ordinating PJHQ J8 Fin Ops Governance and Assurance.

To lead on the coherency and continuity of Fin Ops, both overseas and J8, for finance delivery and assurance activities.

Ensuring J8 can demonstrate assurance is comprehensive and meets as a minimum, UKStratCom Compliance Review criteria of Substantial Assurance

The post holder is responsible for the following areas of activity;

  • Liaison with deployed PJHQ, Civilian Secretariat and finance staff and deployed military personnel to support and advise Operational Theatre's ensuring Governance and assurance processes are understood, adhered to and practiced.
  • Coordination of ARAc and ICAF Quarterly Returns and compilation of evidence to meet TLB, DIA and NAO assurance requirements and audit.
  • Review, development and implementation of the J8 Fin Op's Governance and Assurance framework, and to align with UKStratCom Template.


  • Non Contract Procurement

  • To ensure Fin ops drive forward compliance with TLB and FMPA guidance, to reduce reliance on Cash Offices where appropriate.
  • The line management of an SO3 is responsible for management of pan operations LVP and Fin Op's portfolio of Electronic Procurement Cards (ePC)
  • To develop and maintain Fin Ops Governance and Assurance processes and controls. To design appropriate controls to support the new delegation framework.
  • To act as PJHQ J8 Fin Ops Fraud Focal Point
  • To support and monitor spend on projects in the UK and overseas

Person specification:


  • The role is ideal for a person studying for a recognised accounting qualification, or who has a strong background in financial management

Licences:



  • FCF

  • Understanding the principles of Government Finance (Held or to be achieved within 3 months of appointment)


  • FCF

  • Financial Governance (desirable)
    Behaviours:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Working Together
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Making Effective Decisions

Benefits:


  • Alongside your salary of £35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes £9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
PJHQ is in Northwood, Northwest London. It is a large and well-equipped site and home to MOD Strategic Command. Staff working at the HQ have access to free on-site parking.

The site hosts a fully equipped fitness centre, alongside a canteen, shop and cafes.

Civil Service staff are encouraged to join the Northwood Officers Mess which offers frequent social events throughout the year, and access to food and drink at the mess restaurant and bar.

The site offers a nursery, further details of which can be discussed with the vacancy holder.

Additional benefits to working in PJHQ include:

  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
  • A Northwood Recruitment and Retention Allowance is payable. This is currently £3,000 per year.
  • Flexible working options
The post does not offer relocation expenses.

Please Note:
Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.


Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting t
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