Job Description
ACCA currently have an exciting and challenging opportunity for the newly created position of Head of ACCA Indonesia whose primary responsibility is to successfully implement ACCA's strategy in accordance with established policies, agreed targets and key performance indicators.

ACCA is committed to playing a leading role in the accounting profession wherever it operates. Working with corporate headquarters, national and regional offices, the Head of ACCA Indonesia will drive this commitment and will work towards ACCA being the leading accountancy organisation in reputation, influence and size.

The key components of this role are to lead the delivery of ACCA strategy at local level to achieve membership growth and establish and maintain high-level relationships with each of ACCA's critical stakeholders. These include (but are not limited to) the local accounting profession, government and its agencies, regulators, employers, educational institutions and learning providers and ACCA members. In addition, the Head of Indonesia will ensure efficient operational functioning and effective budgeting and will oversee the quality delivery of services to all stakeholders in the region.

Principle Accountabilities:

•Provide strategic and visionary leadership for the delivery of ACCA’s strategy and ensure a long-term and strategic positioning of the ACCA brand in the market
•Build and maintain influence by engaging at a strategic level with ACCA stakeholders and influential groups connected with the accounting profession, including key individuals in government departments, local accountancy bodies and regulators, employers, senior ACCA members, educational institutions and tuition providers
•Ensure continued development of ACCA’s reputation and influence through actively pursuing the thought leadership agenda within market
•Manage the provision of quality engagement services to members and students in your market
•Stay abreast of key issues relevant to the accountancy profession and business community and ensure that ACCA is well positioned as a key influencer on these issues ensuring the delivery of ACCA’s thought leadership agenda
•Represent ACCA as a local figurehead and key spokesperson in local media on subjects in relation to the accountancy profession and the ACCA
•Working with the relevant operations function ensure the successful delivery of ACCA business activity within the market
•Prepare and manage as appropriate an approved budget for the development, administration and activities of ACCA in the region and submit periodic financial and management reports and plans in accordance with ACCA internal procedures
•Develop, train and motivate the local team in line with ACCA's organisation wide competency framework
Desired Skills & Experience
•Educated to degree level (preferably masters) with a relevant professional qualification advantageous
•Marketing or business development background
•Good knowledge of the accounting community and accountancy related issues, a good appreciation of economics, business law and public affairs
•Excellent communicator with first class presentation skills, both written and oral
•Proven leader with excellent people-management and influencing skills
•Ability to work under pressure, on own initiative and within agreed budgets
•Ability to deliver agreed KPI’s
•Ability to contribute to ACCA’s policy agenda as required
Company Description
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. We aim to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.

We support our 147,000 members and 424,000 students throughout their careers, providing services through a network of 83 offices and centres. Our global infrastructure means that exams and support are delivered – and reputation and influence developed – at a local level, directly benefiting stakeholders wherever they are based, or plan to move to, in pursuit of new career opportunities.

This role is initially being recruited as a 3 year fixed term contract.

When applying, please forward a copy of your CV and covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this opportunity.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of applying, you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.

Additional Information

Posted:
May 4, 2012
Type:
Contract
Experience:
Mid-Senior level
Functions:
Education
Industries:
Accounting
Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits package

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