Utility Financial Advisor - Haiti

Deloitte Consulting LLP (Emerging Markets) is seeking an experienced Financial Advisor to support Electricite D'Haiti (EdH) to strengthen its accounting system and practices. The advisor will develop a financial management strategy for EdH and assess its financial statements and records, as well as the adequacy and reliability of asset, expenditure and revenue information. The advisor shall assess the financial sustainability of EdH, the allocation of costs, revenues and tariffs, and how to address the bulk energy supply costs for EdH. The advisor will also work on the procedures for determining the balance of customer revenues after operating costs. In particular, the advisor shall:
■Provide technical assistance and advice on all aspects of EdH financial and accounting systems, to be based on IFRS and adopted EdH policies, and EdH financial activities.
■Provide advice and assistance on the development of budgets, financial performance evaluation reports, analysis of EdH performance and ad hoc reports as required.
■Lead the development of the requirements for IT modules related to accounting and finance.
■Lead the operationalization of these IT system modules.
■Mentor and assist EdH financial and accounting personnel using best practices change management to prepare for the implementation of modified policies and procedures required by the commercialization contract including re-training and capacity building as required.
■Supervise and coordinate all activities, tasks/studies and procurements pertinent to the finance and accounting functions supporting EdH corporate strategies and objectives.

Level of Effort and Timing

Deloitte anticipates that the project's period of performance will comprise a three month assessment phase to be followed by an expected 18 month implementation phase. The project is likely to begin in August or September.