International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board - Senior Manager, Standards Development and Technical Projects

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a member of the technical staff team of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board, you will support our global mission and lead key projects and initiatives to fulfil the IPSASB’s strategic commitments. You will work closely with volunteer board and task force members in developing standard-setting solutions to complex and emerging public sector issues to support the delivery of the IPSASB’s work program.
Public sector entities are increasingly adopting International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) 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 to 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 PFM and sustainable development globally through increasing adoption of accrual IPSAS Standards and IPSASB SRS 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 Accounting and SRS Standards and the benefits of adoption and implementation.

Your ability to operate effectively in this role will be predicated on your ability to proactively manage your technical projects, including key stakeholders, through to final high-quality standards. You will need to keep up to date on the latest developments related to technical accounting standards and reporting, to contribute creatively to drive the delivery of leading-edge standard-setting projects.
Who are you going to be working with? See our Staff team and our Board here.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work closely with senior technical staff leadership and experienced volunteer board members from around the world. You will be responsible for:

Proactively planning, organizing, and managing one or more technical project workstream(s), including identifying required tasks, dependencies, milestones, and deliverables.

Operating with a high degree of independence, requiring limited direction, while maintaining alignment with the Board’s strategic priorities and work program milestones.

Identifying and diagnosing complex problems while taking early action to address them, and developing global, public interest-orientated solutions.

Developing standards, guidance, and other documents that are clear and concise and that adhere to internal protocols.

Presenting agenda papers at public IPSASB meetings and other meetings as appropriate and participating in discussions.

Driving projects through the steps required to gain global confidence in the quality of outputs, including discussions of the IPSASB, IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group, public sector Standard Setters, and the Public Interest Committee.

Leading a team of 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.

Serving as a key contact for one or more of the Board’s liaison activities with key stakeholder groups.

Qualifications & Required Skills

Strong knowledge of technical and complex accounting issues, with direct experience in standard-setting and/or public sector accounting. Experience preparing public sector financial reports or auditing public sector entities is highly desirable.

In-depth knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) is required.

Sustainability reporting experience is desirable.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively. Fluency in spoken and written English is…