Posted on:
14 Feb, 2025
Application by:
3 Mar, 2025
Project status:
Forecast
Project title:
Fiscal Agent Services
Period of project:
start 2025
Duration of assignment:
longterm
Job code:
36317

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

For upcoming „Fiscal Agent Services“to assist the Government with the implementation of the Compact program in a transparent and sound manner we are looking for suitable Senior Finance Management specialists.
In its capacity, the Fiscal Agent shall diligently oversee, discharge and perform all services necessary to achieve the optimum value for the monies expended while ensuring that all financial transactions are conducted in strict compliance with principles, rules and procedures set out in the Compact and its Supplemental Agreements.
GFA Consulting Group, based in Hamburg, Germany, has a sound track record in providing Fiscal Agent Services for MCC projects all over the world.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Financial Management Specialist will support the team leader in the execution of the overall responsibilities of the contract. Moreover, the candidate will bear specific responsibility as follows:

• Final approval and authorization of all payments;
• Cash-flow / budget planning and fund utilization monitoring;
• Maintenance of interim filing system (physical and electronic) for all documents required for approval and authorization of payments;
• Resolution of all approval and authorization problems including participation with the Team Leader in any major problems and resolutions;
• Supervision of local Payment Specialists;
• Conduct payments procedures education programs;
• VAT issues and if exist VAT-related data entry staff;
• Team participation in other requirements such as Fiscal Accountability Plan and Audit Plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Senior Financial Management Specialist SFMS will at a minimum possess the following qualifications, skills and professional experience:

• Significant experience working as an international financial management professional (approximately 7 years or more)
• Experience setting up a financial management operation, developing budgets, cash management and related tasks
• Education or training in economics, finance, accounting, or related field
• Excellent knowledge and experience in working with IFRS or U.S. GAAP
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Experience working in projects financed by international donors
• Demonstrated experience in the design, maintenance and use of automated financial management and accounting systems. Experience with SAP-based systems desirable
• Demonstrated financial management experience in project implementation activities

• Final approval and authorization of all payments;
• Cash-flow / budget planning and fund utilization monitoring;
• Maintenance of interim filing system (physical and electronic) for all documents required for approval and authorization of payments;
• Resolution of all approval and authorization problems including participation with the Team Leader in any major problems and resolutions;
• Supervision of local Payment Specialists;
• Conduct payments procedures education programs;
• VAT issues and if exist VAT-related data entry staff;
• Team participation in other requirements such as Fiscal Accountability Plan and Audit Plans