Maldives
(International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) Consultant (4 weeks, International
The Government of Republic of Maldives has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the Maldives PFM Systems Strengthening Project (PSSP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the contract for the services of an International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) Consultant (International).
The objective of the consultancy is to provide technical expertise in developing cash basis IPSAS compliant financial statements including policies and disclosures for the Government of Maldives and training of staff on cash basis IPSAS and preparation of the financial statements under the said basis.
The individual must meet the following qualification requirements:
- Minimum CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, CIPFA or equivalent qualification
- Experience in providing public sector accounting training with specific experience in providing training in cash basis IPSAS
- Familiarity of public sector treasury and budgeting systems with the operation of a Treasury Single Account (TSA) and knowledge and experience in accounting information systems will be an added advantage
- Good command of written and spoken English
The Ministry of Finance and Treasury, now invites interested eligible individuals to submit their Expressions of Interest (EoI). Interested Candidates must provide a CV including information that demonstrates that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.) and a proposed daily rate.
The individual will be selected based on qualification and experience, in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD loans and IDA credits and grants by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011, revised July 2014.
The successful consultant is expected to commence work on-site in October/November 2015, and carryout the tasks in approximately 4 weeks.
A more detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the consultancy will be available on the Ministry’s website www.finance.gov.mv. Interested individuals may obtain further information by writing to the address below.
The expressions of interests must be delivered to the address below by regular mail, emails or fax, no later than 1400 hours Maldivian time on September 30, 2015 (Wednesday).
Mr. Mohamed Yamin
Project Coordinator
Public Financial Management Systems Strengthening Project.
Ministry of Finance and Treasury
Ameenee Magu, Male’
Republic of Maldives
Tel: (960)3349398, (960)3349266
Fax: (960)3332706
E-mail: [email protected]
