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Executive Director (expired)

Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan(在日オーストラリア・ニュージーランド商業会議所)

Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan(在日オーストラリア・ニュージーランド商業会議所)

Job ID
104195
Location
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Post date
Apr 27, 2015
Industry
Civil Services (Government)
Function
Other General Affairs, Accounting, HR, Legal
Work Type
Full Time / Executive (SVP, VP, Department Head, etc)
Salary
Amount not specified
  • Negotiable
  • Depending on Experience

Requirements

  • English: Fluent
  • Japanese: Business level
  • Must currently reside in Japan

Description

The Executive Director is responsible for managing the ANZCCJ Secretariat, including planning, development, initiation and implementation of policy, programmes, administration and operations (personnel, finance, office administration, procedures, etc.) related to all activities of the Chamber and initiatives identified at the Strategic Planning Meeting.

The Executive Director is responsible for the development of new membership subscription revenue and advertising revenue, together with an expectation to promote the activities and advocacy of the Chamber.

KEY ATTRIBUTES
1. Knowledge of accounting principles
2. Computer knowledge and ability - MS Office suite
3. Japanese language: Business level
4. English Language: Fluent
5. An understanding of the Japanese market and of Australian /New Zealand business environment
6. Key skills: Project management, decision making, strategic planning, problem solving and analytical
7. Marketing knowledge or experience
8. Management and leadership experience
9. Relationship management experience – government experience an advantage
10. Proactive and energetic with an focus on achievement and self development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Council
• Manage the Executive Council secretariat
• Maintain close communication & cooperation with Executive Council members

Newsletter and Publications
• Procure content and advertising for a range of Chamber publications

Membership
• Increase membership by packaging and promoting membership benefits
• Engage with members for active involvement
• Ensure suitable communication vehicles and communications are deployed to members

Events
• Organise and run chamber events ensuring the needs of the members are met in both content and quality of delivery

Sub-Committees
• Support the function of the subcommittees with events and necessary introductions

Website
• Responsibility for the administration of the website, ensuring that all updates and administration are conducted in a timely manner, including liaison with the website developer

Accounting and finances
• Maintain the Chamber’s finances via the most appropriate and secure avenues available
• Manage accounts payable and receivable including the payment of all bills
• Maintain the Chambers financial accounts on a monthly basis
• Preparation of a draft annual budget

PR and Promotion
• Develop PR and promotional materials (membership kit, welcome kit)
• Marketing of the Chamber to the business community

Strategic Alliances
• Regular liaison with Australian & NZ embassies & state government officials
• Seek to establish mutually beneficially relationships with other relevant bodies

Trade Policy Support
• Advocacy support and promotion

Human Resources
• Support the Executive Council in recruiting office staff
• Manage and direct the staff of the ANZCCJ
• Provide on the job training, ongoing feedback and support to Secretariat staff

ANZCCJ Business Centre
• Manage all aspects of the Business Centre including contracts & invoicing

General Operations
• Strategic planning for the future growth of the Chamber
• Development and improvement of organisational systems

REPORTING LINES/ KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• Reports directly to the Chair, ANZCCJ
• Communicates on a regular basis with Executive Council members, ANZCCJ
• Delegation: Secretariat staff (manage and direct the staff of the ANZCCJ)

CORPORATE PRINCIPLES AND BEHAVIOURS
• Take ownership and be accountable for all actions
• Engender a spirit of teamwork and collaboration across the ANZCCJ for the benefit of all stakeholders

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