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World Bank Senior Financial Management Specialist Jobs 2024 – South Africa NGO Jobs.
World Bank South Africa looking for “Senior Financial Management Specialist”.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 28th May 2024.
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. It comprises two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the International Development Association (IDA). The World Bank is a component of the World Bank Group.
The World Bank has published a job vacancy announcement on 10th May 2024 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Financial Management Specialist to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.
| Recruiter | World Bank Group |
| Position | Senior Financial Management Specialist |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 08 years |
| Application Deadline | 28th May 2024 |
Duties and Accountabilities
- You will be under the supervision of the Governance Practice Manager for the EAEG2 Unit (Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Africa) and will work in coordination with other EAEG2 team members based in Washington DC and in other country offices, as well as with colleagues from other Global Practices.
Together with one other Senior Financial Management Specialist based in Pretoria, you will be responsible and accountable for operation-level financial management (FM) arrangements throughout the project cycle. Specific duties include:
- Undertaking FM assessments (covering project budgeting, internal controls, accounting, treasury, funds flow, financial reporting, auditing arrangements, and adequacy and suitability of project FM staff) for new projects.
- Providing FM implementation support (covering tests of transactions, reviews of interim financial reports and annual audited financial statements, problem solving) for ongoing projects and then updating the Bank’s automated FM monitoring systems on a timely basis.
- Monitoring ongoing project compliance with the Bank’s FM policies and procedures.
- Assessing audit firms/auditors’ independence, competence, and compliance with international auditing standards.
- Providing training, guidance, and advice on FM-related aspects to external clients (borrowers and project implementing agency staff) and internal clients (Bank staff).
- Contributing to, or leading, analytical or technical assistance work on public financial management issues including assisting countries in developing their professional accountancy institutions; in strengthening corporate financial reporting performance (including accounting and auditing standards); and supporting Supreme Audit Institutions to improve the quality and transparency of fiscal and financial information.
- Participating in country-level portfolio activities such as Country Portfolio Performance Reviews and risk-review meetings.
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualified professional accountant (CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent membership of an internationally recognized professional accountancy body) with a Master’s degree in accounting, public financial management, finance, or another related field.
- At least 8 years of directly relevant experience in providing fiduciary or audit assurance services.
- Public financial management knowledge and experience either from working in a similar role with an international development institution or as a result of having public sector institutions as audit engagement clients.
- Experience in mentoring and supervising more junior staff.
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently and effectively both remotely and face-to-face.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Willingness to travel frequently, sometimes at short notice.
- South African national preferred. Alternatively, the legal right to live and work in South Africa.
Other Details
- Job #: req27454
- Sector: Governance
- Grade: GG
- Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply World Bank Senior Financial Management Specialist Jobs 2024
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/career………
The Closing Date: 28th May 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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