Operations Manager, Finance and Administration at BBC World Service

Role Responsibility

• Ensure compliance with local regulations governing such areas as finance, tax, safety, media, immigration and employment law. 
• Preparation and processing payments, POs and submission of monthly financial reports as per BBC policies. 
• Management of advances and expenses, ensuring that appropriate authorizations are in place and records maintained in compliance with BBC expenses policy.
• Manage payroll, tax and statutory deductions for compliance purposes. 
• Responsible for the line management, training, performance, development and discipline of staff in the finance and administration team. 
• Contribute to the management and operation of effective scheduling, budgetary control and cost recovery business processes and systems for the department ensuring all business targets are met.
• Fleet Management & Logistics: managing a fleet of vehicles and overseeing operations of the contracted taxi companies to ensure compliance with BBC policies. 

The Ideal Candidate

• Professional accounting qualification e.g. CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
• Knowledge of SAP and QuickBooks or equivalent
• Good understanding of scheduling principles and business processes, numerate with sound financial approach and understanding
• Knowledge of employment and industrial relations legislation, policies and processes
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others