Financial Analyst (FMG/PA 2)

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Analyses Budget and Corporate Plans of the EAs/PBs to ensure Plans are achievable and are aligned with the PBs operating mandate and the fiscal priorities of the Government;
• Prepares timely and accurate data and reports required to facilitate the review and approval of the PBs/EAs Budget by Cabinet and Parliament; 
• Assess/review PBs/EAs ability to make contributions to the Consolidated Fund;
• Reviews/assess requests for support from the Consolidated Fund and advises on inclusion in the Estimates of Expenditure; 
• Monitors PBs/EAs performance against its fiscal targets over the course of each such programming period; 
• Undertakes field work as needed, including visits to the entities, project sites;
• Reviews the Public Bodies’ Plans to access financing in their Corporate Plans, assess implications on the Government’s fiscal programme, the PBs/EAs capacity to borrow.
• Reviews/analyses requests to access loan financing to facilitate the issuance of borrowing approval; 
• Monitors the achievement of key performance indicators; 
• Interfaces on a continual basis with the Senior Managers and other personnel on a range of issues affecting PBs/EAs operations; 
• Contributes to policy development through the provision of timely comments on Cabinet Submission, policy and legislative documents. 
• Assessments of project concepts and proposals to provide critical input in the legislated Public Investment Management System. 

Management/Administrative 

• Recommends improvements to PBs operations; 
• Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the overall Plan for the Section;
• Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences, as required;
• Prepares analyses and comprehensive assessments, as required; 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Sound knowledge of Executive Agencies Act and the Public Bodies Management Accountability Act; 
• Knowledge of accruals and Government cash accounting; 
• Good knowledge of GOJ budgeting and planning processes; 
• Excellent critical reasoning, quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; 
• Proficiency in the use of the relevant computer applications. 
• Quality of Output – Deliver output of a consistently high quality 
• Initiative - Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment 
• Interpersonal Skills - Possess excellent interpersonal skills 
• Compliance – Be compliant with rules and regulations 
• Communication - Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Analytical – Good analytical skills 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• BSc. in Accounting/Finance/Management Studies/ACCA Level II or equivalent academic qualifications. 
• Three (3) years’ experience in a related financial management role. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

• Pressured working conditions with numerous critical deadlines; 
• May be required to work outside of normal working hours/days 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.