VACANCY NOTICE

The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning is a new entity established through the merger of two ministries of Finance and of Development Planning in 2003. The Ministry is implementing a broad-based public financial management reforms in integrated planning and budgeting, procurement, accounting and reporting, and auditing and oversight systems in government. In addition, the Ministry is undergoing restructuring to enable it to handle multiple reforms simultaneously and to effectively lead Government in public financial management.

The Accounting and Reporting reforms are led by the Ministry’s Department of Treasury. The reforms include the resolution of the current backlog of annual public accounts, introduction of the Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS), decentralising the treasury function to ministries and local government authorities, strengthening the regulatory and control environment, and managing this wide ranging change.

The Ministry is looking for an energetic individual who will lead the newly modernising Department of Treasury as Accountant General, to develop government accounting policies, supervise receipting, banking and disbursements of public funds, supervise the public financial management system, compile periodic financial statements including management accounts, proffer advice to Ministry management and Government in financial management matters. The successful candidate shall report to the Principal Secretary. The details of this advertisement including the duties of Accountant General are found on http://www.finance.gov.ls/news/TOR_Accountant_Position.php. Copies can also be obtained from Human Resource Manager, Office No. 3023/24, 3^rd Floor, Finance House at Telephone Number 22311101 or 22322466.

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Advanced background in the field of Finance, Banking and Government Accounting/Accounting.
• 10 years professional experience in the relevant areas with at least 3 years in managerial/leadership level.

Competencies

• Self-motivated, confident, organised, and dynamic person with ability to cultivate good relationships, and demonstrate change management  capabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Offices of Hon. Minister - Finance and Development Planning, Principal Secretary – Finance and Development Planning, Public Accounts Committee and Auditor General
• Demonstrate risk management capabilities and analytical skills

 Qualities

• Integrity and strong adherence to ethical behaviour and Quality oriented
• Mentoring and coaching

Applications including Curriculum Vitae and 2 names and addresses of referees should reach the Human Resource Manager, Office No. 3023/24, 3^rd Floor, Finance House not later than 16 May, 2008 at 16:00hrs.