International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board, Standard Setter – Principal – International Federation of Accountants

Title of the Job: International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board, Standard Setter – Principal

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU?
You are an ambitious, self-motivated, and confident leader with the experience to deliver 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 are able to drive initiatives forward in a collaborative environment. You are a leader, that constructively collaborates with other professionals and stakeholders to help achieve an objective. 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 public sector appropriate principles. Your wide-ranging project management experience means you can juggle multiple projects effectively in a results-focused way.THE OPPORTUNITY
As a leader within the technical staff team of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board, you will help to deliver our global mission to fulfill the IPSASB’s strategic commitments. You will work closely with the volunteer board, to lead in developing standard-setting solutions to complex and emerging public sector issues, this includes leading and managing other technical team members in 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 leading the delivery of the challenging projects on the IPSASB work program. The current work program includes topics regarding 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.

• Your ability to operate effectively in this role will be enhanced by your leadership ability. You will need to bring technical expertise, and project management expertise. Your technical proficiency is required to ensure you are current on the latest developments related to technical accounting, sustainability reporting/sustainable development, and public financial management. Your leadership, knowledge and expertise are essential requirements for contributing creatively and technically to the delivery of leading-edge standard-setting projects. Your proactive leadership, ability to take the initiative and dynamic project management will enable you to efficiently lead projects through to final high-quality standards.
• Who are you going to be working with? See our Staff team and our Board

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

• Identifying and diagnosing complex problems and developing global, public interest-orientated solutions.
• Developing standards and guidance that are clear and concise and that adhere to internal protocols.
• Leading presentations of agenda papers at public IPSASB meetings and other forums as appropriate and participating in discussions and working groups.
• Steering 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

. * Working as a member of the staff leadership 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.
• Serving as a key contact for one or more of the Board’s liaison and outreach activities with key stakeholder groups.
• Managing staff team members, including coaching and development.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of issues relating to technical accounting and/or sustainability reporting.
• Direct experience in one of standard-setting or public sector accounting/financial management/sustainable development experience is required, including the preparation of public sector financial reports or the audit of public sector entities.
• Knowledge of either IPSAS or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) is desirable.
• Sustainability reporting experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential – knowledge of another language is desirable.
• Excellent technical and project management skills and strong computer literacy are required.
• Experience leading complex projects, including managing and collaborating with others to meet project goals and deadlines.
• At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or other relevant field.
• 5 years of directly related work experience and 10+ years of professional experience.
• Professional accounting designation, or other relevant professional certification desirable.

YOUR PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to lead and manage 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.

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.#IPSASBPowered by JazzHR

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