"Professional Services Consultant"
The Professional Services Consultant works as a team member on our Professional Services team and is responsible for all aspects of implementing FreeBalance Government Accountability Software, using generally accepted accounting principles and standards, Government-wide accounting policies and best practices, extensive product knowledge, and applying technology to government business operations. Key to this position is the ability to transfer knowledge and skill to government staff for capacity building and in assisting the government organization with change management best practices in transitioning to the new financial management processes and software. Serving as a subject matter expert, provide support to other areas within FreeBalance such as input to product enhancements and preparation of bid submissions. Join FreeBalance in helping more nations achieve economic prosperity by enhancing accountability and good governance. This is your opportunity to take it to the next level – and make a world of difference. Main Responsibilities: Provide expertise and knowledge of multiple functional areas of expertise, with hands-on experience with FreeBalance products/solutions Manage customer expectations and advocate FreeBalance values Review and assemble government financial management system legislation, policies operations and reporting requirements, all of which are necessary input to the business review and reengineering stage Conduct business requirements review with the client and prepare requirements analyses and system/configuration design related to required government accounting functions Configure and demonstrate the FreeBalance software/solution to the client, illustrating the mapping between the process to the technology Develop acceptance test plans and conduct acceptance testing of the configured FreeBalance software/system with the client Develop training material and deliver required product and user training courses, including 'Train the Trainer', to meet the client's needs Transfer knowledge to the client related to project management, change management and correct use of the FreeBalance products/solution as a 'Super User' Manage your day-to-day operations aspects of a project and scope, including meeting the project schedules and WBS tasks, and submitting quality deliverables Demonstrate strong project management skills including developing project plans and work effort estimates, establishing/meeting financial budgets, utilizing resources effectively, establishing/tracking project progress and accomplishments, and timely project reporting in accordance with established FreeBalance standards Evaluate and prepare RFP's and proposals for conformance with sound accounting, reporting and financial management practices, and provide level of effort and definition of the work for bid submissions Use effective leadership skills to complete all phases of projects from inception through completion Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently on projects; Provide input to product management on functional matters and future product requirements based on feedback from the client Report progress on all assigned activity and deliverables to the Project Manager Work with the Project Manager and team to achieve all milestones in a timely manner and on budget. Education and Qualifications: Minimum University degree in Accounting or a related field such as Commerce, Business Administration, Financial Administration and/or financial designation (e.g. CMA, CGA) 3+ years in a customer facing role in the finance, public sector or professional services industry, and/or 3+ years experience in public sector organizations; and 1+ years of financial software implementation experience Solid understanding of accounting processes and procedures, particularly in the public sector Demonstrated experience in implementing and deploying software applications, gathering and documenting client's requirements, particularly for the development and implementation of software applications Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task Strong analytical skills and proven ability to identify and resolve problems Demonstrated experience working with customers resulting in a positive and ongoing relationship Professional demeanor to customer and colleagues Proven ability to deliver effective training programs Required: Outstanding and verbal communications skills in English (Ability to communicate in Kreyol is an asset) Ability to travel internationally and locally on a needs basis This is a full time permanent position based in Liberia To apply for this position, please send us an email with your cover letter and resume. | 
