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AJC offers a diverse range of services, including Audit and Accounting, incorporation of local and offshore companies, corporate secretariat and support to investors seeking to obtain different kinds of licences issued by Vanuatu authorities.

We are looking for a new deputy general manager with experience in corporate law with opportunities to become a partner.

Criteria

• Francophone, fluent in English.
• Legal Training / Law or related degree.
• Cabinet experience (Notary / Lawyer ).
• Ability to interact directly with customers.
• Curiosity, perseverance, determination, insight and ability to analyse are part of the desired qualities.
• Ability to supervise a few employees.
• Ambitious and hardworking, rigour and meticulousness, great attention to detail.
• Great organizational capacity.
• Experience in company law (incorporation of companies, capital increase, manager appointments, approvals of accounts, ratification of capital transactions …).
• Transactional experience (real estate transaction, share repurchase, asset repurchase, commercial business transfers, due diligence, protection of buyer and seller interests).
• Social qualities and very good customer relations (meetings with customers, commercial sense, participation in meetings of different committees).
• Resistance to stress and ability to handle several spots at once sometimes very different from each other.

Annual salary according to competence and performance.

Application

Interested applicant for the above position may send their application with a presentation letter and a CV to martin@ajc-vanuatu.com or directly to our office, Govant Building, second floor, opposite Digicel Downtown.

AIR VANUATU
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

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After reading this job description, to apply for this position please fill in the online form and upload your resume at this link http://tinyurl.com/y85t7c7j

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Section 1. The Job Description, Broadly Stated

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has all the powers and authority required to manage the business and affairs of the Corporation and its subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business, subject to any limitations specified by the Board of Directors (the Board) in any applicable resolutions, and in exercising those powers and that authority s/he;

• is responsible and accountable to the Board,
• is subject to the direction and control of the Board and to the terms of any policies established by the Board, and
• is responsible for the reputation of the Corporation, the establishment and enforcement of ethical standards for the Corporation and the ethical conduct of business.

Section 2. Additional Specific Duties of the CEO

Without limiting the CEO’s powers, authority, duties, responsibilities, accountability and

limitations referred to in Section 1 above, the CEO shall:

1. in conjunction with the Board, establish and communicate (i) the Corporation’s overarching strategic objective, and (ii) the Corporation’s values;
2. in conjunction with the Board, develop and maintain a strategic plan directed to realizing the Corporation’s overarching strategic objective;
3. establish and maintain the Corporation’s operating plans, policies, procedures and tactics for implementing the Corporation’s strategic plan; be responsible for the day to day operation of the Corporation’s business;
4. obtain the approval of the Board for all major decisions outside the normal course of business;
5. monitor and evaluate the Corporation’s performance and take corrective action to ensure that the Corporation is operating in a manner consistent with the Corporation’s overarching strategic objective, the Corporation’s strategic plan, operating plans and capital budget at an acceptable risk;
6. develop and maintain an effective management group, creating an organizational structure and management processes that enable the management group to function as a team;
7. develop and maintain open and candid communication between and among (i) members of the management group, and (ii) the CEO, members of the management group and the Board;
8. develop and maintain a viable succession plan covering all significant management positions;
9. lead the development and maintenance of healthy, positive relationships with customers, suppliers, shareholders, the Board, agents and others whose goodwill is important to the success of the Corporation;
10. create and foster a strong culture of safety in the Corporation and its subsidiaries;
11. create an environment which stimulates the morale and productivity of employees of the Corporation;
12. recognize and meet the Corporation’s social responsibilities;
13. serve effectively as the chief spokesperson for the Corporation, the chief liaison with the markets, and develop and maintain appropriate communication policies and procedures for the Corporation;
14. develop and maintain a keen insight into, and a detailed knowledge of, the social, economic, political and environmental climates in which the Corporation operates;
15. understand and respect the role of the Board, facilitating the Board’s performance of its duties and keeping the Board fully informed in a timely and candid manner of all events that could reasonably be expected to significantly affect the Corporation or the Corporation’s performance or prospects; and
16. provide the Chair of the Board and the chair of each committee of the Board with the assistance necessary to enable them to discharge their duties.

Section 3. Requirements for this CEO position

Essential

1. Proven experience as CEOor in other senior leadership position within the airline industry
2. Masters degree in aeronautical engineering (Ingénieur en aéronautique), business administration or relevant field
3. Demonstrable success as head of a key function with a track record of delivery against key goals and overcoming significant obstacles
4. Experience in developing profitable long term competitive strategies and implementing vision
5. Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles
6. Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, product development, PR, finance etc.
7. Excellent communication and public speaking skills in English

Desirable

1. French language skills would be highly desirable
2. In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices
3. Experience working with airlines of small countries
4. An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills
5. Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
6. Desire to learn national languages

AIR VANUATU
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

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After reading this job description, to apply for this position please fill in the online form and upload your resume at this link http://tinyurl.com/yawtfyhf

If the link does not open, please paste the URL into your web browser. Applications Close: Mon 26 Mar 2018

Section 1. The Job Description, Broadly Stated

The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) has all the powers and authority required to manage the financial affairs of the Corporation and its subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business, subject to any limitations specified by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Board of Directors (the Board) in any applicable resolutions, and in exercising those powers and that authority;

• s/he is responsible and accountable to the CEO, and
• s/he is subject to the leadership and management of the CEO and to the terms of any policies established by the Corporation.

Section 2. Additional Specific Duties of the CFO

Without limiting the CFO’s powers, authority, duties, responsibilities, accountability and limitations referred to in Section 1 above, the CFO shall:

1. Be responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of company operations;
2. Provide strategic leadership and coordination in the development and implementation of business planning, financial management, accounting, budgeting, program and system management efforts of the company;
3. Be accountable for the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results;
4. Create, coordinate and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company to include budgeting, tax planning where applicable, real estate and conservation of assets;
5. Examine means to enhance growth, profitability and value creation by evaluating internal operations, potential acquisitions, cash management strategy, the effective use of corporate assets, and by taking into account the financial and operational risks of the business;
6. Approve and coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems for the company;
7. Ensure compliance with Civil Aviation, regulatory, statutory and budgetary reporting requirements;
8. Oversee the approval processing of revenue, expenditure, and position control documents, department budgets, mass salary updates, ledger and account maintenance and data entry;
9. Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial & management reports, special analyses and information reports;
10. Ensure appropriate and robust finance, accounting, billing and auditing procedures;
11. Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards, including a financial risk register, and communicate and manage relevant risks;
12. Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, assist in obtaining the necessary licenses and insurance required to operate the business;
13. Analyse cash flow, cost controls and expenses to guide business leaders;
14. Develop and implement purchasing and supply chain management; and
15. As a member of the Leadership team, contribute and work collaboratively with all elements of day-to-day airline operations, including employee and customer relations, safety, revenue management, scheduling, strategic alliances, sales, brand management, product development and customer service delivery.

Section 3. Requirements for this CFO position

Essential

1. Proven experience (10+ years) as CFOor in other senior financial leadership positions within a large company;
2. Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting;
3. CA/CPA certification or equivalent;
4. Experience in strategic business planning and implementation, financial management, accounting, budgeting, program and system management, development of financial and operational strategies, metrics, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems.
5. Experience in contracting, negotiating, and change management.
6. Sound knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
7. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
8. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint; web-based and email programs.
9. Excellent English communication skills verbally, in writing, and electronically
10. Excellent public presentation skills

Desirable

1. French language skills are highly desirable
2. In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices
3. Experience working in the aviation industry
4. Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
5. Knowledge of IFRS financial reporting standards.
6. An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills
7. Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
8. Desire to learn national languages

AJC is the leading Audit and Advisory Company in Vanuatu. Our Management Consulting Department is recruiting two Marketing consultants in Port Vila, who will be helping our clients on problematics such as:

1/ Digital transformation

• Omnichannel strategy: optimize customer experience, activating synergies between stores, social networks, web, direct marketing. Implement customer centricity with SMART objectives.
• Tools: select, implement, and use relevant solutions for ERP, CRM, BI, eshop, web analytics. Train users. Create and maintain databases.
• Processes: change management, iteratively improving the operational Marketing. RACI matrix.

2/ Marketing analysis

• Lead field research, sectorial benchmark, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Recommend mix marketing optimization: Product, Price, Promotion, Communication, and Lay out.

Highly demanding job, for an analytical, motivated, efficient, reliable professional.

Advanced skills required: Excel, Power Point, French and English.

Please apply online (cv + cover letter). Make sure to select “Marketing Consultant” in our online form

We are looking for a bilingual French/English secretary for the Corporate Secretariat/Cabinet department.

Required skills:
—Mastery of English and French in writing and speaking;
—Computer skills;
—Rigour and precision in the execution tasks;
—Very good organisation of work;
—Able to handle multiple tasks at once;
—Able to work in a team;
—Able to work quickly;
—Able also to work independently and take initiatives.

Legal concepts are appreciated, but not essential.

Applications can be sent:
By email at marine@ajc-vanuatu.com
By mail: Marine Dondelinger Mathis, PO Box 1276, Port Vila, Vanuatu
At our offices at Govant Building, Kumul Highway
Online by filling out our form at the bottom of this page