GFA Consulting recrute 01 French Speaking Fiscal Agent Manager
FRENCH SPEAKING FISCAL AGENT MANAGER / TEAM LEADER (LONG-TERM EXPERT)
| Entreprise/Structure: GFA Consulting Ville, Pays: Dakar , Sénégal Niveau d’études minimum réquis: Bac + 5 ou plus Expériences professionnelles demandées: 10 ans ou plus Date limite de dépôt de dossier: 30-05-2018 Publié le 07/05/2018 à 17h11min30s Email de réception des candidatures : leber@gfa-group.de |
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FRENCH SPEAKING FISCAL AGENT MANAGER / TEAM LEADER (LONG-TERM EXPERT)
Posted on: 2 May, 2018
Application by: 30 May, 2018
Project status: Forecast
Project title: Millennium Challenge Account: Fiscal Agent Services for Senegal
Period of project: anticipated project start: end of 2018
Duration of assignment: One year with prolongation for up to 5 one-year options
Country: Senegal
Duty station: Dakar
Job code: PFM-SEN18MCC0160-FAM
Project description
The Government of Senegal will receive a grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to fund a contract to provide Fiscal Agent services to assist the Government of Senegal to manage the Millennium Challenge Program (“Program”) in a transparent and fiscally sound way.
The Fiscal Agent shall act on behalf of the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) to provide a broad range of financial management services that are requested by MCA to implement the projects funded with the Grant funds (the “Program”). In this capacity the Fiscal Agent shall diligently oversee, discharge and perform all services necessary to achieve the optimum value for the monies expended by MCA, while ensuring that all financial transactions are conducted in strict compliance with principles, rules and procedures set out in the Compact and its Supplemental Agreements.
Job description
Specific responsibilities include:
Administer the financial management of the Compact funds to implement the Program efficiently and effectively
Take all necessary actions to prepare or assist in the preparation of any documents, budgets, plans, reports, requests, or certifications as may be required by MCA Senegal any MCA Senegal action, or MCC approval, including any provision of any data or information required for such action or approval
Submit monthly, quarterly, yearly and ad hoc reports as prescribed on the Financial activities of the Program
Assist MCA in developing a detailed budget for the Program on a rolling quarterly basis for the option year
Maintain and update MCA, as necessary, the single chart of accounts for the Program, which segregates financial information by Program, sub-program, project and activity, object of expenditure, sources of funding and geographical areas
Maintain and update, as necessary, the automated accounting system. Ensure that the accounting complies with and conforms to internationally accepted accounting standards
As needed, transfer knowledge and skills to MCA Senegal, Project Managers and Project Implementers on the financial management systems used by the Fiscal Agent in order to ensure the establishment and operation of a proper, efficient, and transparent financial management system, which support the implementation of projects funded with the Compact funds
Maintain and update internal control mechanisms proposed to MCA Senegal as necessary
Assist MCA Senegal in the preparation and updating of the Audit Plan, which shall include any required audits of Covered Providers, as required by the Audit Guidelines
Provide timely access to MCA Senegal, other Permitted Designees, MCC, the Inspector General, the United States Government Accountability Office, any auditor responsible for an audit to all information and records associated with the Program, and any electronic copy thereof, and all systems and facilities used to execute its responsibilities and provide copies of all documentation as requested
Protect the financial management activity from fraud, waste and abuse
Respond promptly and fairly to complaints about the timeliness of payments
Assume other operational, functional, and contractual obligations and responsibilities as is customary in performing the duties of a Fiscal Agent
Qualifications
The Fiscal Agent Manager will at a minimum possess the following qualifications, skills and professional experience:
Master in Business Administration or Finance; Accounting certifications like ACCA (Certified Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant, CA or CPA
Significant Experience working as a financial management professional (Finance Director, Controller or Manager or in a similar position responsible for accounting, budgeting, financial management and reporting) (approximately 10 years or more)
Education or Training in business, economics, finance, accounting, public administration, or related field
Professional financial management qualification or specialized training
Significant Experience setting up a financial management operation
Proven leadership quantities and experience as project manager/Fiscal Agent
Knowledge and experience of grants management, contract management and procurement procedures
Extensive experience and proficiency in the use of automated commitment, budgeting and accounting software applications (accounting packages).
Experience with SAP is an advantage
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, word Project and Power Point
Excellent communication skills and experience working with high level government officials and business executives
Fluency in written and spoken French and English
Working experience in francophone Africa. Working experience in Senegal is an advantage
Contact person
Andrea Leber leber@gfa-group.de
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