Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
IPSAS Financial Management Specialist / Policy Development, CB & Change Management
Level:3.IV
Job description
• Providing advice on the overall reform issues as they relate to the Government of Rwanda public financial management (PFM) in general and in particular those reforms under the IPSAS project;
• Support technical working groups to conduct analysis for designated work streams and come up with proposed conclusions/ solutions/ decisions on the way forward.
• Assist in the preparation of data collection instructions and in the monitoring of the data collection process.
• Coordinating, managing and monitoring the training/capacity building activities directly associated with the accrual- based IPSAS implementation and ensuring coordination with the overall PFM training/capacity building activities. He or she shall be responsible for developing/updating the training plans for the IPSAS program;
• Towards the implementation of all IPSAS communication/sensitization strategies as well as the development, maintenance and distribution of IPSAS communication materials;
• Provide technical support for the transition in the GoR to effectively implement the accrual basis IPSAS. Developing and/or updating a Change Management Plan, implementing the Plan and monitoring and assessing the change management processes;
• Managing the help desk and ensuring the timely resolution of IPSAS application-related issues logged by the entities;
• Coordinating the development and /or revision of all requisite policy, regulations, guidelines, IPSAS standards and procedural documentation (Includes legislative as well as accounting/financial manuals and instructions); This will also involve performing conceptual analyses for the work stream(s) concerned: components evaluation, definition of the new accounting policies, the new format of financial statements, the new chart of accounts, definition of IPSAS requirements, identification of data gaps and help in the determination of data sourcing solutions;
• Assist in the preparation of data collection instructions and in the monitoring of the data collection process;
• Perform the internal quality assurance role of ensuring the effective implementation of the IPSAS program so that it is delivered within the prescribed time, cost and quality/performance constraints;
• Provide ad hoc assistance to the preparation of the IPSAS financial statements in line with the IPSAS implementation plan.
• Assist in overseeing planned activities for ensuring the effective implementation of the IPSAS program;
• Assist in ensuring the attainment of performance indicators agreed under the IPSAS program;
• Assist the IPSAS Project Coordinator in ensuring that all deliverables/documentation expected from external consultants (contractors) are delivered accordingly including establishing criteria to be applied to review and evaluate all such deliverables/documents;
• Throughout the duration of the Project, assisting the IPSAS Project Coordinator to identify risks to the Project and the formulation of strategies to manage such risks; and
• Carrying out any such other duties that will be assigned by the Accountant General or Deputy Accountant General in charge of Accounting and Reporting or the IPSAS Project Coordinator in line with the improvement of financial management for the Government of Rwanda;

Minimum Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Human Resource Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's in Project Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management
5 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Project Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Masters in Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management
5 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Human Capital Development
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's in Public Finance
5 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelors degree in management
5 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Management with Specialization in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Finance with professional certificates ACCA or CPA or Certified Intenal Auditor (CIA)
5 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and auditing standards (Such as IPSAS, IFRS; ISSAs)
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Knowledge of Standards and frameworks applied in Public Sector such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards IPSAS IFRSs Government Finance Statistics GFS Internal Audit framework and International Standards for Supreme Audit Institutions (ISAAIs)
• Knowledge: the incumbent must have knowledge and understanding of the organization and roles of the different levels of the GoR health system, GoR

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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