Immediate Openings in Kyrgyzstan
FreeBalance is making a difference in the world. Software solutions from FreeBalance help governments around the world achieve new levels of accountability and transparency to accelerate country growth.
We're looking for people who want to drive the bus, not ride the bus. We're looking for strategic thinkers and overachievers who absorb customer problems and articulate thoughtful creative solutions. And, FreeBalance is growing in the exciting Government Resource Planning (GRP) market. Apply your skills on the world stage and do well by doing good.
About FreeBalance
FreeBalance helps governments around the world leverage robust Government Resource Planning (GRP) technology to accelerate country growth. FreeBalance software solutions for public financial and human resource management support reform and modernization to improve governance, transparency and accountability. Good governance is required to improve development results.
Make a difference in this world and join FreeBalance!
Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of managing an implementation of FreeBalance Government Accountability Software using solid project management principles and applying technology to government business operations. Key to the Project Manager position is the ability to demonstrate previous experience with ERP systems and understanding of Human Resource and Payroll practices.
If you enjoy working with small professional teams, providing direct support to clients and thrive on solving business and process issues, then FreeBalance is the place for you!
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the VP Operations, the Project Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Plan and execute the programs/projects to meet the contractual obligations of the Contract, controlling the project scope, schedule and budget
- Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
- Work closely with the customer providing status updates to senior officials including project steering committee.
- Manage subcontractors and deliverables.
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope, including meeting the project schedules and WBS tasks, submitting quality deliverables and maintaining the project’s responsibility matrix
- Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
- Assess and minimize our exposure and risk on project.
- Ensure project documents are complete prior to submission to the customer and stored appropriately
- Use effective leadership skills to direct all phases of programs from inception through completion to include planning, evaluating whether working as a team or independently
- Effectively apply our methodology and enforce project standards
- Manage program execution to include internal/external process improvement
- Provide mentoring for project management best practices and techniques
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will be a graduate from university specializing in Finance and/or Business Administration or equivalent discipline, with experience in IT.
- Minimum of 6 years demonstrated experience in Project Management.
- Strong project management skills and methodology. (Asset: PMP Certification.)
- Previous experience with ERP Systems utilizing Human Resources and Payroll modules.
- Demonstrated ability to approach complex problems.
- Demonstrate experience with establishing policies and procedures.
- Strong analytical skills and proven ability to identify and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated experience working with customers resulting in a positive and ongoing relationship.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing and deploying software applications, gathering and documenting client’s requirements, particularly for the implementation of software applications.
- The successful candidate MUST be willing to travel and MUST read, write and speak English fluently. Russian an asset.
This is a full-time permanent position based in Bishkek.
To apply for this position, please send us an
email with your cover letter and resume.
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.
If you enjoy working with small professional teams, providing direct support to clients and thrive on solving business and process issues, then FreeBalance is the place for you!
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the VP Operations, the Professional Services Consultant will be responsible for the following:
- 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)
- 6+ 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
- The successful candidate MUST be willing to travel and MUST read, write and speak English fluently. Russian an asset.
- Ability to travel internationally and locally on a needs basis.
This is a full-time permanent position based in Bishkek.
To apply for this position, please send us an
email with your cover letter and resume.
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