TITLE: Corporate Consulting Specialist (Finance & Systems overview)
GRADE: NA
DURATION1 : One year (Renewable upon mutual agreement)
DUTY STATION: Gurgaon India
Purpose of the role:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) the incumbent will collaborate with the Finance Procurement Administration and IT departments. Initially the role will focus on conducting a comprehensive financial and systems audit for ISA. The incumbent will assess the current systems and implement measures to ensure quality assurance accuracy reliability and compliance with global financial and procurement standards as well as evaluate the effectiveness of IT systems that support financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Systems Assessment:
o Review and evaluate the current finance procurement and IT systems including vendor payment processes and reporting mechanisms to identify inefficiencies risks and opportunities for enhancement.
Financial Reporting:
o Analyze the existing financial reporting protocols ensuring accuracy compliance with global regulatory standards and alignment with best practices.
Procurement Systems Review:
o Assess current procurement processes regulations policies and technologies to identify gaps and recommend improvements that optimize resource utilization and costeffectiveness.
Best Practices Implementation:
o Research and propose worldclass practices for finance and procurement systems utilising industry benchmarks to enhance performance and reliability.
Process Improvement:
o Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to design and implement improved processes and systems that streamline operations enhance reporting capabilities and support decisionmaking.
Vendor Management:
o Review vendor payment systems and assess the effectiveness of current vendor management practices ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Training and Support:
o Provide training and ongoing support to finance and procurement teams on new systems and processes fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Documentation:
o Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of processes systems evaluations and improvement initiatives to serve as a reference for future audits and training.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education:
o A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA) with a strong academic background in finance or accounting.
Experience:
o Minimum of 15 years of experience in financial management auditing and procurement systems assessment preferably within the renewable sector
Technical Skills:
o Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
Analytical Skills:
o Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to assess complex systems and drive process improvements.
Communication Skills:
o Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
Project Management:
o Proven experience in managing projects with a strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and excellence.
The opportunity to make a significant impact on ISAs financial and procurement systems.
Technology and Solar Specialist Education A PhD in Renewable or Electrical Engineering or Master s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Physical Science. What you will need to succeed: It is preferred that the successful candidate has 12 years of relevant professional work experience within the private sector/Multilateral Organisations/ International Organisations/ Govt/ donor agencies. Experience and or knowledge of similar work being undertaken in one of the three target regions for ISA (Africa, Asia/Pacific, Latin America) will be highly regarded. Strong analytical capabilities and experience in conducting risk assessments to guide fund mobilization priorities and project initiation decisions in a complex regulatory environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills on highly technical solar programs A strategic experience in stakeholder relationship management/technology management within the solar energy sector. Demonstrated solar technology project management experience, including balancing multiple assignments from conception to completion on schedule and within budget. Languages & IT skills: The role demands substantial writing and verbal communications skills. As English is the official and working language of the Organization, excellent command of both written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other languages (i.e., French, Spanish and Arabic) would be an advantage. The role demands substantial writing and verbal communications skills. Knowledge of other languages (i.e., French, Spanish and Arabic) would be an advantage. Satisfactory skills in Outlook, MS Office products, and experience with the various ERP systems required to manage this role is required. Your Place of Work: (if successful with the recruitment process) This role will be based out of the Secretariat of the ISA, Gurgaon, Haryana State, or at the ISA s facility in Delhi, India or any other facility deemed necessary by the ISA.
Education
A PhD in Renewable or Electrical Engineering or Master s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Physical Science.