– Financial & Procurement Management ExpertPosition

Financial & Procurement Management Expert

Project

Selection of a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) for the State Project Monitoring Unit (SPMU) under the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation

Location

Kavaratti, Lakshadweep / as required by the Client

Engagement

Full-time – 36 Months

Role Summary The Financial & Procurement Management Expert will support the State in financial planning, budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, procurement planning, RFP preparation, audit coordination and financial/procurement compliance.

Key Responsibilities

- Support preparation of annual financial plans.
- Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
- Track programme expenditure and financial progress.
- Conduct budget-versus-actual analysis.
- Identify financial variances and support corrective actions.
- Support financial compliance with applicable rules and guidelines.
- Coordinate with external auditors.
- Support preparation of audit information and documentation.
- Track and facilitate closure of audit observations.
- Assist in procurement planning.
- Support development of procurement strategies and packages.
- Assist in preparation of RFP/tender documents.
- Support procurement processes at ITI/project level.
- Maintain procurement tracking systems.




- Monitor procurement milestones and delays.
- Coordinate with finance, procurement and audit units.
- Maintain financial and procurement records.

Required Qualification CA or Postgraduate Degree in:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Commerce
- Economics
- Business Administration
- or equivalent relevant discipline.

Required Experience Minimum 7 years of experience in:
- Public-sector financial management; and
- Procurement management.

Relevant experience in government-funded programmes, public procurement, audits, budgeting and financial reporting will be desirable.

Preferred Competencies

- Knowledge of government financial-management procedures.
- Public procurement and tendering knowledge.
- Budgeting and expenditure monitoring.
- Audit and compliance management.
- RFP/tender preparation.
- Robust analytical and documentation skills.

Key Deliverables
- Annual Financial Plan Support
- Budget Monitoring Reports
- Expenditure Tracking Reports
- Financial Variance Analysis
- Procurement Plan
- Procurement Tracker
- RFP/Tender Documentation Support
- Audit Support Documents
- Audit Observation Tracking
- Periodic Financial & Procurement Reports

Work Location: In person

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