Manager, Fiscal Reporting (FMG/PA 2)

Job Purpose

The Manager Fiscal Reporting will ensure that one format of reporting is applied; and that the reports of the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and the consolidated Government reports are presented to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and other stakeholders on time. 

Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to Government’s goals and strategies: 

• To establish, implement and maintain systems of Government accounting and reporting that extends to all MDA’s and non-commercial public bodies; 
• To develop a standard suite of reports, and customized fiscal reports for special analysis as requested by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MOFPS) and other users of fiscal information. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical: 

• Maintains the Chart of Accounts to ensure International Financial Reporting Standards (IPSAS) are met; 
• Prepares Annual Statutory Financial Statements of the Government and any other Financial Statements required by the Minister of Finance or the Financial Secretary;
• Prepares Monthly Budget Execution Reports including an analysis of revenue, expenditure and deficit trends; 
• Co-ordinates all fiscal reporting activities for the Department and MDAs, including statutory reports laid out in the FAA Act; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, and Problem Solving: The capacity to analyze problems promptly, choose between alternatives, and effect meaningful solutions;
• Performance Management: The ability to align resources, systems, standards and activities to effectively, efficiently and consistently meet the goals and strategic objectives of the Department; 
• Customer and Quality Focus: The ability to continuously ensure high standards of quality and service delivery to meet customers’ expectations; 
• Integrity: The ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethical standards, observe the codes of conduct for employees and codes of professional practice, and show consistency between established values and behaviors, in order to build trust and credibility; 
• Interpersonal skills: The ability to display sensitivity towards others, interact collaboratively with colleagues, and to build long term internal and external relationships and gain support to achieve desired objectives;
• Managing the Client Interface: Ability to work effectively with others, both internal and external to the Department, to deliver acceptable, customer-oriented and high quality service; 
• Use of Technology: The ability to accept and implement information technology in work activities to enhance organizational performance; 
• Collaboration and Teamwork: The ability to be a collaborative business leader, and an inspiring professional who shows a genuine intention to participate and work co operatively with others in pursuit of team goals; 
• Change Management: The ability to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment and the willingness to respond quickly and positively to change, and to lead others through change and manage their concerns; 
• Emotional Intelligence: Possession of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and social skills – The ability to display behaviors appropriate to the AGD’s business and social environment; 
• Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate proficiently orally, in writing and in one-on-one face-to-face, with excellent public speaking skills;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure; 
• Comprehensive knowledge of Accounting practices and applications; 
• Knowledge of international Public Sector Accounting Standards IPSAS;
• Knowledge of Government Accounting; 
• Comprehensive knowledge of banking operations; 
• Knowledge of the FAA Act and other relevant Acts and regulations; 
• Knowledge of public Treasury operations; 
• In-depth knowledge and experience in all areas of financial management. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Management Studies with Accounting or BBA Degree from an accredited University; or 
• ACCA Level 2; or 
• NVQJ Level 5, Accounting; or 
• ASc. Degree in Accounting, MIND along with the Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND; 
• At least 3 years of experience in a related field with at least two (2) years in a similar position. 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• Pressured working conditions with numerous critical deadlines. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.