International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board - Manager, Standards Development and Technical Projects
Toronto, ON, Canada
Full Time
Entry Level
DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU?
You are an ambitious, self-motivated, and confident professional with the experience to support the delivery of complex, technical, and time-sensitive projects while bringing stakeholders on the journey. You are keenly interested in public interest and practical public sector issues and can drive initiatives forward in a collaborative environment. You are an excellent communicator and at ease navigating a multi-cultural work setting. You are comfortable liaising with senior officials, including professional accountants, particularly from government and other public sector organizations. You have strong writing skills and convey your thoughts clearly and concisely. You also enjoy analyzing the interactions of technical standards, from both a conceptual and practical perspective, to guide the development of appropriate principles in the public sector. Your wide-ranging project management experience means you can juggle multiple projects effectively in a results-focused way.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a member of the technical staff team of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board, you will support our global mission to fulfill the IPSASB’s strategic commitments. You will work closely with the volunteer board in developing standard-setting solutions to complex and emerging public sector issues and support the senior technical team members in managing and delivering on the IPSASB’s work program.
Public sector entities are increasingly adopting International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS Standards) as part of wider public financial management reforms (PFM) recognizing that high-quality international accounting standards designed for the public sector provide value. During this dynamic time, you can help shape the future of global public sector accounting by working to deliver on the challenging projects on the IPSASB work program. The current work program includes topics that relate to serious issues facing governments today.
The IPSASB focuses on strengthening public financial management and sustainable development globally through increasing adoption of accrual IPSAS and international public sector sustainability reporting standards in two areas of activity, both with a public interest focus:
Who are you going to be working with? See our Staff team and our Board here.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work closely with experienced volunteer board members from around the world. You will be responsible for:
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
YOUR PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
The role will be hybrid with the expectation of 3 days working in the office.
COMPENSATION
A competitive compensation package will be offered.
IFAC and the IPSASB are an equal employment/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
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You are an ambitious, self-motivated, and confident professional with the experience to support the delivery of complex, technical, and time-sensitive projects while bringing stakeholders on the journey. You are keenly interested in public interest and practical public sector issues and can drive initiatives forward in a collaborative environment. You are an excellent communicator and at ease navigating a multi-cultural work setting. You are comfortable liaising with senior officials, including professional accountants, particularly from government and other public sector organizations. You have strong writing skills and convey your thoughts clearly and concisely. You also enjoy analyzing the interactions of technical standards, from both a conceptual and practical perspective, to guide the development of appropriate principles in the public sector. Your wide-ranging project management experience means you can juggle multiple projects effectively in a results-focused way.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a member of the technical staff team of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board, you will support our global mission to fulfill the IPSASB’s strategic commitments. You will work closely with the volunteer board in developing standard-setting solutions to complex and emerging public sector issues and support the senior technical team members in managing and delivering on the IPSASB’s work program.
Public sector entities are increasingly adopting International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS Standards) as part of wider public financial management reforms (PFM) recognizing that high-quality international accounting standards designed for the public sector provide value. During this dynamic time, you can help shape the future of global public sector accounting by working to deliver on the challenging projects on the IPSASB work program. The current work program includes topics that relate to serious issues facing governments today.
The IPSASB focuses on strengthening public financial management and sustainable development globally through increasing adoption of accrual IPSAS and international public sector sustainability reporting standards in two areas of activity, both with a public interest focus:
- Delivering global standards. This includes developing and maintaining public sector financial and sustainability reporting standards; and
- Inspiring Adoption and Implementation. This includes raising awareness of the IPSASB Standards and the benefits of adoption and implementation.
Who are you going to be working with? See our Staff team and our Board here.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work closely with experienced volunteer board members from around the world. You will be responsible for:
- Assisting in managing project work contributing to the development of standards and guidance that are clear and concise and that adhere to internal protocols.
- Identifying and diagnosing complex problems and developing global, public interest-orientated solutions.
- Assisting with the presentation of agenda papers at public IPSASB meetings and other forums as appropriate and participating in discussions and working groups.
- Supporting major projects through the steps required to gain global confidence in the quality of outputs, including discussions of the IPSASB, IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group, National Public Sector Standard Setters, and the Public Interest Committee.
- Working as part of a staff team to support volunteers in a dynamic, collaborative, multi-cultural, and collegial environment.
- Engaging with stakeholders such as governments, regulators, standard setters, accountancy firms, governance groups, and professional accountancy organizations around the world, as appropriate.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong interest regarding issues relating to technical accounting.
- Direct experience in standard-setting or public sector accounting/financial management, or the preparation of public sector financial reports, or as an auditor of public or private sector entities, is desirable.
- Some experience of either IPSAS Standards or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) is desirable.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential – knowledge of another language is desirable.
- Strong technical and project management skills, and strong computer literacy are required.
- At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or other relevant field.
- At least 3 years of professional experience.
- Professional accounting designation or other relevant professional certification obtained or in the process of being completed.
YOUR PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Ability to work with people at all levels of an organization and across cultures.
- Capability to effectively communicate information to others to gain cooperation.
- Gravitas to build consensus among varying perspectives and steer credible paths forward.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and focused on quality.
- Flexible, innovative, and proactive; able to handle changing priorities.
The role will be hybrid with the expectation of 3 days working in the office.
COMPENSATION
A competitive compensation package will be offered.
IFAC and the IPSASB are an equal employment/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
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