Educational Qualifications and Experience

•        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or any related field, and preferably professional credential such as CPA or ACCA or CMA.

•        More than 10 years of hands-on experience in accounting or financial management, including a supervisory track record.

•        Experience in government budgeting and financial reporting.

•        Hands-on experience in government financial systems and ERP (GRP).

•        Experience coordinating with audit and external oversight bodies; preferably familiarity with the financial control authority; and managing audits of financial statements and addressing audit observations.

Required Competencies

•             Strategic thinking and financial analysis.

•             Leadership and enabling teams.

•             Decision making and problem solving.

•             Knowledge of laws and government financial regulations.

•             Preparation and analysis of budgets and financial reports.

•             Risk management, governance and compliance.

•             Managing relationships with government bodies and stakeholders.

•             Planning, organizing and prioritizing.

•             Communication, negotiation, and professional presentation.

•             Innovation and continuous improvement.

•             Team spirit and result orientation.