E T Consultant

The Extended Term Consultant (ETC) will support World Bank Group-financed projects and programs by performing a range of financial management duties and providing advisory and technical assistance. The role involves overseeing fiduciary work programs, assessing financial management systems, supporting capacity building, and contributing to policy and strategic work in Bhutan.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the FM fiduciary work program, ensuring the quality, relevance, and timeliness of inputs; manage work planning and staff allocation; and represent FM views in key meetings.
• Assess the adequacy of financial management systems for World Bank-financed projects, provide implementation support, supervise project financial management, and offer advice to borrowers and Bank Task Teams.
• Lead efforts in defining practices for development policy lending, sector programs, and governance, and develop strategies for harmonizing FM approaches with other development partners.
• Contribute to the use of country systems in Bank-assisted operations and support the development of public financial management, accounting, auditing standards, and institutional infrastructure.
• Provide technical input into policy and strategic work, and support capacity building, governance, PFM work programs.

Requirements

• Qualified professional accountant (CPA, CA, or equivalent) or a Master’s degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of post-qualification experience in auditing or financial management, ideally with knowledge of public sector financial management.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, with strong communication skills essential for preparing clear reports, coordinating with international teams, and engaging effectively with stakeholders.
• Extensive experience in evaluating financial management systems, including budgeting, accounting, cash management, internal audit, financial reporting, and external auditing, ensuring robust oversight and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated expertise in interpreting financial statements, evaluating audit reports, and recommending effective remedial actions.
• Knowledge of financial management systems in Bhutan across both public and private sectors.
• Familiarity with World Bank financial management practices and international standards such as IFRS, ISA, IPSAS, ISSAI, and the COSO framework.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, resolve conflicts, and contribute to a positive, solutions-oriented work environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality results.

Skills

• Professional Accounting
• Finance Management
• Auditing
• Public Sector Finance
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Audit
• Cash management
• Budgeting
• Financial statement analysis
• Audit Report Evaluation
• Remedial Action Recommendation
• World Bank financial management practices
• IFRS
• ISA
• IPSAS
• ISSAI
• COSO framework
• Financial management systems evaluation
• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project Planning
• Time Management

Languages

English