INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL ADVISOR - Personal Services Contractor

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INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL ADVISOR

ACCOUNTING

(BUDGET & FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM)

The US Department of the Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance (OTA), Budget and Financial Accountability program is recruiting individuals to serve as resident (long-term) and intermittent (short-term) advisors in the areas of accounting and financial reporting. Examples of projects may include implementing International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); updating policies and procedures to account for fixed assets; and implementing modern internal audit practices. Advisors provide support through engagement with counterparts, who are primarily ministry of finance officials in developing and transitioning countries. Advisors are individuals hired under personal services contracts. This recruitment is for assignments globally, requiring living overseas or significant international travel.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide technical advice on accounting related issues.


• Draft and implement new accounting laws, regulations, standards, and manuals applicable to accounting policies and procedures.


• Design and implement accounting processes with strong internal controls for both manual and automated financial management systems.


• Develop and implement accounting transaction classifications (chart of accounts) that comply with cash and/or accrual basis, international accounting standards, Government Finance Statistics (GFS) 2014, and internal management reporting requirements.


• Design financial reports for improved communication of financial information.


• Assist in the implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).


• Assist in the transition from cash to accrual accounting in compliance IPSAS.


• Design accounting organizations including staffing complements and job descriptions.


• Develop and perform on-the-job and/or classroom training in accounting-related areas specific to public financial management.


• Develop written reports and other documents to communicate progress, updates, results and other information related to assigned tasks and responsibilities.
  
  

Qualifications:

• BA in accounting, finance, business or related field is required, with a master’s degree preferred.


• CPA certification preferred.


• 10+ years’ experience with demonstrated and progressive financial management and leadership experience such as a controller or financial director for a large public sector organization


• Strong knowledge of and experience with accounting concepts, internal controls, businesses processes, financial management systems, financial reporting, and chart of accounts.


• Proficiency in use of personal computers, MS Office products, and general office equipment.


• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong communication skills.


• Self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills with ability to work both independently and collaboratively in teams.


• Ability to motivate the client and build consensus.


• Flexible and adaptable to changing focus, approaches, and circumstances.


• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards.


• Knowledge of multilateral and international financial institutions and their policies and practices is desirable.


• Proficiency in French, Spanish or other languages is desirable.

Background checks and Security Clearance: Secret.

The advisor will work in developing and transitional countries worldwide to support U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government economic and national security objectives. The advisor may be deployed to countries with elevated threat levels, including potentially high/critical threat posts, as determined by the U.S. Government. Candidates must be U.S. citizens.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salaries will be negotiated in accordance with program regulations prescribed by the Office of Technical Assistance not to exceed the Senior Executive Service EX-III hourly equivalent. The current starting hourly rate is from $78.56 to $97.70 per hour. Overseas benefits are provided as allowed by federal regulations.

Successful applicants must be able to obtain State Department medical clearance for worldwide travel. If selected, the applicant will be required to fulfill Office of Government Ethics financial disclosure requirements.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to: recruitment@ota.treas.gov. For consideration, emailed applications should not be sent, or contain a cc, to any OTA, IRS, or other government personnel or email address.

Please reference Solicitation 2032K824R00021 on your cover letter and resume. When emailing, the subject line must contain the following: Solicitation 2032K824R00021 – Budget Advisor (Accounting) - Applicant’s Last Name, First Name. Emails received not containing this subject line will be deemed non-responsive, and thus, will not be forwarded to the program office/selection official(s) for consideration.

No phone calls please and no hand carries. This announcement is open and continuous until December 31, 2024, although selections may be made in advance of that date.

The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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