Prepares the OIC’s Annual Budget Plan and Activity Plan and monitor their execution;

Prepares the financial reports;

Ensures payments of the OIC’s general costs, ensuring compliance with internal control standards and contractual commitments previously agreed;

Ensures, in coordination with the Human Resources Branch, the administrative management of human resources in terms of attendance control, salary processing, vacation management, preparation and updating of employment contracts, among others;

Development of financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk;

Managing the OIC’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems;

Responsible for the formulation, implementation and maintenance of the OIC’s financial accounting and reporting policies and procedures;

Analyse financial position and reports on significant events and recommend remedial action where necessary;

Implement and maintain effective systems and procedures for safeguarding, recording and controlling all the resources of the OIC;

Implement and maintain effective systems and procedures for processing disbursements, investing and management of the funds of the OIC;

Respond to the auditor’s comments concerning financial operations and oversee required action to address deficiencies;

Review Management Information Systems and internal controls of the organisation and implement changes required;

Review and ensure annual returns are filed within the required timeframe;

Ensure that the financial affairs of the OIC are conducted consistent with internationally accepted best practices, the guidelines of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and the FAA Act.