Experience

Wolverhampton Homes

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Purchasing Officer

  • Oct 2005 - Present

  Financial Management inc preparation of revenue and or capital annual and monthly financial projections for Purchasing Services Responsibility for the management and Supervision of a team of payment officers within the purchasing team. Review and recommend improvements to the financial control proceedures - adhere to financial regulations and standing orders.Promoting best financial practice undertaking systamatic evaluation and monitoring of performance against objectives,promote a performance management framework at all levels within the organisation through a variety of mechanisms. Identify and resolve contractural claims including communication and liason with internal and external clients on all financial matters relating to the companies purchasing function. Review computerised ordering and invoicing policy and procedures identifying possible fraudulent activity together with internal auditors. Ensure Wolverhampton Homes contracts demonstrate value for money in terms of quality and price. Authorisation and certification of invoices for goods and services and actioning payments by cheque,chaps, bacs,credit card and faster payment methods. Verification and calculation of tax for the construction industry sub-contractors payments with HMRC and ensure submission monthly returns completed to agreed timescales. Monitor and control income and expenditure from the companies financial management system and provide budgetary control advice,liasing closely with accountants to detemine the status of actual spends and commitments for publication in monthly financial statements. Continually review and maximise all designated team resources both human and financial to minimise financial loss. Aim to drive efficiency.Monitor Key performance indicators and other targets relating to purchasing and reporting anomolies.Maintain and update existing purchasing database providing detailed reports/statements . Show less



WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

• Civic Centre Wolverhampton WV1 1RB

• Senior Finance Officer

  • Jul 1982 - Oct 2005

  Local Government Financial management Supervisor having 23 years experience of operating within the financial environment of a registered social landlord. Delivering financial services to support housing management and maintenance activities.Responsible for a team of housing officers ,processing payments in excess of one million pounds for capital and revenue expenditure involving major high value contracts and extensive knowledge in performing the companies annual end of year closedown procedures Competent in management of attendance procedures and the development of staff,participating in staff development,appraisal and training. Sickness abscence monitoring of staff and performing return to work interviews as stated in the policies of Wolverhampton City Council.Responsibility for progressing poor attendance to disciplinary stage if necessary. Recruitmernt and selection -performing interviews,ensuring equality and diversity policies are adhered to. Day to day operation,control and maintenance of the companies order processing system and payment functions Maintain and issue petty cash.Responsible for checking and raising of new imprests for departments within the Housing Department and advising staff of expenditure coding and budgetry control. Maintain close relationships with with the corporate finance team within the city council,external auditors suppliers and contractors and providers of financial SLA services. . Overall supervision of the companies standing orders,financial regulations and approved codes of conduct with regard to all financial transactions.Comply with all legislation and company policies data protection, computer security, equality and diversity. Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and targets Conducting work station assessments and identifying any health and safety issues to avoid conditions such as repetitive strain injuries ,eye strain back pain etc Show less