ITU Legal/Financial Services Manager Position

by Fergus Murray on 27 Apr, 2010 05:57

Position Overview: The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is seeking professional Legal and Financial Services Manager

Job Title: Finance and Legal
Department: Administration, Finance and Legal
Date of Posting: 27 April, 2010
Date Posting Closes: 7 May 2010

Job Description

Provide Legal Expertise and Advice to:

The ITU Executive Board and Council in related to a full review of the ITU Constitutions and Bylaws
To the ITU Secretary General and ITU Directors in the review, creation and management of all key sport documentation and contracts such as:
- Staff policy and procedures;
- Staff and contractor contracts;
- Sport Qualification documents;
- Athlete agreements;
- Sponsor and other partnership agreements;
- Event agreements.
The ITU President, Secretary General and ITU Table Officers on general federation liability issues;
Other contracted lawyers that ITU may require from time to time.

Provide Accounting and Audit Preparation Advice and Expertise to:

The ITU Administration and Finance Manager in the following areas:
- Implement accounting best practice as recommended by the annual audit and adapted to the nature of ITU and to the country where the legal headquarters resides;
- Preparation of accounts and draft financial statements in preparation for the annual audit.
Assist the President, Secretary General, Treasurer and ITU Admin-Finance Manager in the implementation of accounting best practice.
Assist and collaborate with the Secretary General, the Treasurer, ITU Admin-Financial Manager and the Departments of ITU to implement best practice in terms of budgeting and monitoring procedures.
Manage ITU’s strategy on investments and make recommendations to the ITU President and Executive Board.
Manage and control ITU’s taxable revenues.

Management Strategies and Solutions.

Collaborate closely with the ITU Secretary General on relevant management issues:
- Review and make necessary recommendations on ITU’s organizational structure duty of care, corporate responsibility and roles for each department;
- Review the ITU Communication Policies and Procedures;
- Preparation of the documentation required by the ITU President, Table Officers, Executive Board for the annual ITU Congress;
- Assist in the management and adjustment of the strategic plan;
- Implement the most cost effective and efficient management solutions appropriate to an International Sport Federation in the 21st century;

Skills Requirement

Academic: Degrees in Law and Accounting or a relevant combined degree;
Languages: strong working ability in English with additional skills in either French or Spanish being a very strong asset.
Experience: must include sport law; constitutional law; contract law and proficient accounting practices.
Proven skills in collaborative team work and strong decision-making capabilities.
A passion for sport.

Interested application should forward their curriculum vitae and covering letter to: jobs@triathlon.org