Job description
Main Purpose of the job: The Project Accountant is a work stream technical lead for the transition from cash to accrual basis of accounting project with the ability to manage the successful implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and ensure realization of intended outcomes and benefits. The Project Accountant is responsible for the identification of issues and potential solutions in complex areas of accounting such as Property plant and Equipment and will provide operational management of the related transition implementation process. He/She is responsible for managing all technical activities of the work stream including guiding and reviewing the work of team members and facilitating all project consultants and consultants and contractors to ensure that contracts and agreements are executed accordingly.In addition, the Project Accountant will work closely with stake holders across government and government entities in accordance with the project communication plan on matters related to the transition from cash accrual basis of accounting.
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Description of responsibilities
Planning,Directing,coordinating and leading work stream activities of the transition from cash to accrual accounting project to ensure that objectives and all elements of transition road-map are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters within the contract term
Monitoring and tracking word stream performance against agreed plans and taking corrective action required to meet defined objectives
Interpreting reporting requirements covered by IPSAS and their application of Botswana Government circumstances
Facilitating in-house training on IPSAS application
Reviewing financial information resulting from policy procedure implementations for compliance
Identifying systems and procedure implementations, solutions and changes arising from required policy positions
Planning and reviewing work stream reports
Building in the capacity of project team members by guiding and supervising their activities under each work stream
Identifying and solving potential problems to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness
Determining the communication needs or different stakeholders and ways to address them
Risk identification, assessments and analysis for purposes of establishing mitigation measures
Reviewing, refining and improving the cart of accounts and budget classification in accordance IPSAS and Government Finance Statistics Manual (GFSM) 2014 requirements
Working closely with other teams and advisers providing assistance under the public Finance Management Reform Programme(PFMRP) to ensure that the project activities are fully consistent with, and link to overall PFMRP
Attending to all project assignments as directed by the project specialist
Requirements
Experience
At least 10 years relevant experience in public or private sector accounting or auditing roles
Knowledge, practical application and implementation of International Public Sector Acccounting standards
Specific experience of engaging with complex areas of accounting and identifying solutions to implementation challenges
Knowledge of financial Management Information Systems and their architecture
Previous experience of delivering change/transformation projects are successful
Coordinating and managing work stream
Competencies
Analytical and strategic thinking
Deciding and initiating action
Teamwork and partnering
Communicating effectively
Supervision and accountability
Planning and execution
Innovating and driving change
Delivering quality services
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Closing date and application instructions
Applicants should submit a narrative letter describing their suitability for the position applied for, as well as their experience and achievements, a detailed CV, Certified copies of educational certificates and three references to:
The Executive Director
Private Bag BR-29
Gaborone,Botswana
CLOSING DATE:18 December 2018
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