FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING ADVISORS ACCOUNTING The Budget and Financial Accountability program within the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Technical Assistance is competitively recruiting individuals to serve as resident (long-term) and intermittent (short-term) advisors in the areas of budgeting and financial management. Advisors provide support primarily to ministry of finance officials in developing countries. In certain countries, Advisors may provide support to ministry of health and related public health organizations and institutions officials. Advisors are hired under personal services contracts or through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program, which provides for the temporary assignment of personnel between federal, state and local governments and other eligible organizations (www.opm.gov/PROGRAM/IPA/). This recruitment is for assignments globally and significant international travel is required. Responsibilities and Duties: - Provide technical advice on accounting and treasury related issues to policy and working counterparts. - Design accounting and treasury organizations including designing staffing complements and job descriptions. - Draft and implement new accounting laws, regulations, standards and manuals applicable to accounting policies and procedures. - Design and implement budget execution and control business processes for both manual and automated systems with strong internal controls, such as: monitoring revenues and expenditures against budget, recording non-tax revenues, executing payroll and vendor payments; payroll operations; appropriation control including recording of encumbrances and commitments and monthly / quarterly allotments. - Develop business requirements for financial management systems. - Develop and implement budget and accounting transaction classifications (chart of accounts) which comply with cash and accrual basis, international accounting standards, GFS 2001 and internal management reporting requirements. - Organize and perform on-the-job and classroom training in accounting related areas. - Design financial and management reports for improved communication of financial information. - Assist in the transition to compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards. Qualifications: - BA in accounting or finance required with Masters in public finance or related field preferred - CPA certification - 5+ years in a financial leadership position such as controller or financial director in state or mid-sized local government with experience in health systems and developing countries viewed positively - Strong knowledge of and experience with internal controls, businesses processes, financial management systems, financial reporting, chart of accounts - Proficient in use of personal computers and MS Office Products and general office equipment - Self-starter with ability to work independently - Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities - Ability to motivate the client and build consensus - Ability to be flexible by changing focus and approaches based on needs of the client - Strong communication and leadership skills - Knowledge of international standards and best practices is desirable - Proficiency in French, Spanish or other languages is highly desirable Candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. resident aliens. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be negotiated in accordance with program regulations based on demonstrated salary history. Expected compensation currently ranges from $115,317to $158,500, subject to January 1, 2009 cost of living adjustments (COLA). Overseas benefits are provided as allowed by Federal regulations. Successful applicants will be subject to a background investigation at the appropriate level and will need to have a medical clearance. This announcement is open and continuous until March 31, 2009, although selections maybe made in advance of that date. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume or OF-612 by email to:
[email protected] or by mail to: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Technical Assistance, Attn: Recruitment Coordinator, 740 15th Street, N.W. – 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20220. Please reference Solicitation Number A09-014 on the letter, resume or OF-612. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please. If you wish to be considered for this announcement and all future announcements for the Budget and Financial Accountability Program, you must state so in the cover letter to your application. For application materials, visit our web site at: www.treasuryota.us. The OF-612 form can also be found at www.opm.gov The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.