The Treasury Systems Analyst is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the financial systems are enforcing approved AGD PFM standards.
JOB TITLE: Treasury Systems Analyst
JOB GRADE: Treasury Systems Analyst
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OF THE DIVISION
To lead in the management of all financial systems within the
Treasury, primarily the Central Treasury Management Systems
(CTMS) environment, and is charged with implementing CTMS
strategic initiatives
To manage the set of protocols that govern how the AGD will be able
to report on the financial position of the Government of Jamaica (GoJ)
To provide full support to internal and external stakeholders of AGD's
financial systems
To promote and enforce proper Public Financial Management (PFM)
practices and good governance, promoting transparency and
accountability
To lead the transition from GFMS to the new Jamaica Integrated
Financial Management Information System (JIFMIS), its
implementation, support and maintenance
To influence, support, and implement PFM policy directives
To lead the continued development and maintenance of the
Government Financial Management System (GFMS), along with
intended integration with other government public financial
management systems. GFMS is the automated interpretation of CTMS
To provide full support to internal and external stakeholders of the
AGD's financial systems through training and other mechanisms.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
Contributes to the design and development of a Results Measurement framework and its associated processes/procedures and tools that will enable the collection, storage and reporting of data related to all Programme activities.
Promotes monitoring and evaluation standards, quality assurance/control and capacity development;
Maintains data base on outreach/publicity material geared towards partners and donors;
Contributes to the TSD/AGD annual reviews;
Develops and implements monitoring tools and strategies for the MDAs;
Provides guidance on AGD’s PFM evaluation policies, procedures and practices to relevant stakeholders;
Conducts analysis and synthesis of proposals on areas evaluated, effectiveness and impact of TSD initiated programmes;
Drafts and reviews management responses to the evaluations; Follows up on implementation of evaluation recommendations;
Undertakes quality assurance in the formulation of new programmes and projects;
Contributes to the data collection and evidence for the completion of Results Oriented Annual Reports and other divisional reports;
Contributes to the establishment of statistics database;
Identifies and formulates best practices from evaluations and studies to be integrated into broader knowledge management efforts;
Contributes to the implementation of Evaluation Knowledge Management and Learning Strategy;
Participates in results-oriented monitoring and evaluation training efforts;
Designs and conducts training workshops;
Participates in quality assurance oversight processes to contribute to the strategic positioning of TSD;
Encourages professional growth through active learning.
Contributes toward the development and implementation of the Treasury Systems Division (TSD) Communication Strategy and Action Plan;
Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical
points of integration;
Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation;
Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;
Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches.
Develops Individual Work Plan based on alignment to the overall plan for the section and performance measures/standards;
Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required;
Prepares monthly reports on customer complaints, number of issues resolved, and other documents as required;
Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s goals;
Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements; Identifies and incorporates the interests and needs of customers in
business process design;
Ensures critical success factors are identified and meets expectations;
Performs all other duties and functions as may be required from time to time.
QualificationsandExperience
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, International Development, Project Management, Survey Research or Program Evaluation
Certificate in Project Management would be an asset
Two (2) years related experience in a financial management system environment
Competencies
Working knowledge of government accounting practices and applications
Sound knowledge of Public Financial management Strong monitoring and evaluation techniques
Sound knowledge of FAA Act, Instructions and related guidelines
Good knowledge of Central Treasury Management System (CTMS) framework
Demonstrates sound personal and professional integrity, reflecting high ethical and moral values
Advanced IT skills in relation to Word, PowerPoint, Excel and MS Project or other project tool
Special Conditions Of The Job (Disagreeable Work Environment Etc.)
Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software
The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions
May be required to travel locally and overseas to attend conferences, seminars and meetings.