Exciting opportunity in Advisory Consulting
Manager, Financial Accounting and Operations (Public Sector)
PricewaterhouseCoopers provides industry-focused advisory, tax and assurance services to public sector entities and private companies, building public.trust and enhancing value for clients and their stakeholders.
With more than 6,500 professional staff located in 31 countries, PricewaterhouseCoopers has the largest foot-print of all professional services firms on the African continent.
Local ownership of all our Africa firms assures commitment to'the development of our people and economy.
We are seeking to strengthen our support services by recruiting highly motivated individuals for the following role Manager, Financial Accounting and Operations (Public Sector).
The position holder will lead and manage consulting assignments in strategy, accounting and financial management system reviews, internal and external audits, budget formulation, execution, financial reporting and financial monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
Your key responsibilities will include;
Manager, Financial Accounting and Operations (Public Sector)
PricewaterhouseCoopers provides industry-focused advisory, tax and assurance services to public sector entities and private companies, building public.trust and enhancing value for clients and their stakeholders.
With more than 6,500 professional staff located in 31 countries, PricewaterhouseCoopers has the largest foot-print of all professional services firms on the African continent.
Local ownership of all our Africa firms assures commitment to'the development of our people and economy.
We are seeking to strengthen our support services by recruiting highly motivated individuals for the following role Manager, Financial Accounting and Operations (Public Sector).
The position holder will lead and manage consulting assignments in strategy, accounting and financial management system reviews, internal and external audits, budget formulation, execution, financial reporting and financial monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
Your key responsibilities will include;
- Undertaking business development through active identification of leads, conversion of leads to expressions of interests, -proposals and engagements
- Responsibility for delivery of client work and management of assignment economics
- Managing staff and project teams while developing and mentoring staff
Required Knowledge and Experience:
At least 5 years' experience and exposure with at least 3 years in a managerial position in the public sector either in government, development partners, projects, NGOs or in a professional services firm and in;
At least 5 years' experience and exposure with at least 3 years in a managerial position in the public sector either in government, development partners, projects, NGOs or in a professional services firm and in;
- Budget formulation, execution, accounting, and financial reporting
- Accounting and financial management system reviews
- External and internal audit systems
- Financial monitoring and pre - disbursement assessments
Competencies and Skills:
To be successful in this role you must have;
To be successful in this role you must have;
- Ability to work in diverse multi-cultural environments and must be a team player
- Demonstrable leadership skills and experience in leading projects and diverse teams
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
- Strong academic background backed by relevant full professional qualifications
- First Degree in relevant field (with business/accounting/ finance orientation) and CPA or ACCA qualification
Closing Date: 11 December 2009
