World Bank Extended Term Consultant - Financial Management

THE World Bank is looking for highly organized, energized and a seasoned professional to fill the position of Extended Term Consultant (ETC) - Financial Management.

(One Year, renewable)

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi

Closing On: Monday, 09 November 2009

Category: Finance/Economics

Preferred Skills:

The World Bank is looking for highly organized, energized and a seasoned professional, capable of operating effectively in a very demanding fastpaced environment to serve as an Extended Term Consultant - Financial Management (ETC-FM).

The ETC-FM will report to the Regional Financial Management Manager (RFMM) and work from a country office, and assist in all financial management (FM) aspects related to the World Bank’s operations.

This will include, but is not limited to:

• assessing the adequacy of project financial management arrangements,
• participating in supervision of projects financed by grants and credits with a special attention to value for money issues;
  
• ensuring compliance with the Bank’s audit and other fiduciary requirements,
• ensuring that the project operations are carried out in accordance with sound financial management practices,
  
• performing analytical work on financial management and accountability issues in support of building client capacity.
  

Full details on the scope of responsibilities for this position are available at www.worldbank.org/careers.

The successful candidates should hold a Bachelors degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, or related subject and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

A professional accountancy qualification (CPA, CA or equivalent) is desirable.

Additionally, the candidates should meet the following criteria amongst others.

• knowledge of International Accounting Standards and International Standards on Auditing;
• Experience with internal audit and internal control systems and procedures (including familiarity with COSO), with the ability to assess such systems and recommend remedial action where necessary;
• Experience in auditing and knowledge of what to do with respect to qualified audit reports and matters arising from management letters;
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English and to negotiate substantive and difficult issues with senior government officials;
  
• and Willingness to travel frequently.

Electronic Applications:

For the full job description and selection criteria, qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit the electronic application at www.worldbank.org/careers and click on >employment opportunities >consultant/temporary opportunities> job # 091903 to submit your application electronically to the World Bank.

Paper or email applications will not be considered.

The closing date for receipt of your electronic application is end of day 09th November 2009.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Qualified male and female candidates of diverse background (gender, religious, ethnic etc) are encouraged to apply.