The British Council is looking for a dynamic and motivated  Regional Manager Finance & Accounting to work with the regional Business Support Services team. The postholder will lead accounting and finance services for the North Africa and Near East region  and take overall responsibilty for financial accounting processes. They will support the planning and management of estates, environmental management and security to ensure effective delivery of services and compliance with corporate and regional requirements.

Competencies, qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Excellent English  written and spoken language skills
• Recognised Finance qualification
• Experience in Accounting
• Analytical skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• Leading and developing others
• Holding people accountable
• Achievement
• Working strategically

Contract status: Full time indefinite contract

Start date: As soon as possible

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 1700 GMT on Friday 14 November 2008. Please read the job description carefully and complete the application form using the behavioural competency dictionary and guidance notes to help you.  Candidates interested in applying for this post must send the completed application to Regional.recruitment@britishcouncil.org.ma by the closing date & state the name of the post in the subject field. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed.

Our recruitment policy

British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.