New Job Opening: ICO Seeks Office Manager

The new Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] — which oversees Public Access to Information [PATI] requests — is searching for an Office Manager.

The Office Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the ICO’s administrative and financial functions and organization, including coordinating the budget preparation, managing and administering accounts payable and purchasing process, managing the office’s administration, providing administrative support for student internship program, reception duties and more.

The salary is $79,727-$85,639, and to apply please send via email your cover letter, resume and references to info@ico.bm by 15 May, 2015.

The full job overview from the ICO is below:

Would you like to play a key role in the exciting and historic changes under the new Public Access to Information [PATI] Act? Would you enjoy helping to create the new Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO]? The ICO seeks an Office Manager.

Responsibilities

The new ICO is a small, independent, non-governmental office that promotes and oversees use of the PATI Act. Our Office Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the ICO’s administrative and financial functions and organization, including:

• Coordinating the budget preparation, monitoring expenditures and maintaining financial records for compliance and audit
• Managing and administering accounts payable and purchasing process
• Managing and administering payroll and benefits, and other human resources administrative duties
• Managing the office’s administration, including maintenance of office equipment and supplies
• Providing administrative support for student internship program
• Providing administrative support for maintaining office files and for public education programs
• Coordinating with all staff the week-long activities for International Right to Know Day [28 September]
• Providing administrative support for the preparation of the ICO’s Annual Report, other investigative reports, ICO Guidances and public education materials
• Reception and clerical duties
• General administrative duties and other duties as required

Qualifications

The Office Manager should have the following qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management or a related field is preferred, but other degrees will be considered when combined with the relevant work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
• Proficiency with financial accounting systems [including AS400], payroll systems, employee benefits and filing systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Understanding and embodiment of principles of independence, fairness and integrity in public and community service
• Professional, patient and responsive manner with the public
• High comfort level working in an open and transparent office
• Be a positive team member and adaptable to office’s growth
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when required by law
• Desire for professional development
• General knowledge of Government organization and systems, including Financial Instructions, would be beneficial
• General familiarity with the Public Access to Information Act

Salary

The salary is $79,727-$85,639 with excellent benefits.

To Apply

Please send via email your cover letter, resume and references to info@ico.bm by 15 May, 2015. For further information about the ICO or this position, please visit www.ico.bm.

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