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The position is situated in the Technical Cooperation Unit of BUDGET, in the Budget and Finance (BUDFIN) branch of the FINANCE department. This unit deals with all financial aspects of the management and reporting of technical cooperation projects. The responsibilities of the job require that its incumbent perform a broad selection of the following tasks:
1. Receive and analyse accounts and financial documents giving particular attention to apparent anomalies or unusual trends and initiating action to correct situations where anomalies occur; review regular financial reports, and prepare reports, correspondence and advice on complex cases.
2. Provide advice and guidance concerning the Organization's financial practices and rules and provide authoritative interpretation of requirements for handling transactions in the operation supervised (e.g., authorising payments, approving salary payments, approving budgets and various accounting documents).
3. Review the operational efficiency of the assigned organisational/account area from managerial or accounting perspectives in order to improve the operation (including development of automated applications).
4. Supervise staff performing financial operations and producing periodic financial statements; correct and adapt the analytical work of subordinate professional and general service staff.
5. Manage the operation of the financial services of the area of responsibility and prepare related managerial reports.
6. Monitor and review selected financial transactions and documents (e.g., budget proposals, payment requests, requests for financial clearance, ACDs, payroll data etc.) prior to entry into the finance system; ensure implementation of procedures to control and monitor income and expenditure.
7. Prepare recurrent and ad hoc reports and relevant explanations, as requested by senior management.
8. Define requirements and terms of reference for systems specialists to produce specialised reports from the financial database and systems applications.
9. Maintain the financial procedures related to the assigned operation; draft circulars, manuals and training materials as necessary.
10. Prepare draft replies to internal and external audit observations concerning the assigned operation.
11. Analyse budget information to prepare and consolidate estimates and supporting data in relation to budget forecasts, performance reports and medium-term plans; review financial provisions of project agreements and documents; assess budget requests and draft budget proposals.
12. Other related functions, as requested.
Specific Duties
1. To manage project requests from Technical departments/External Offices, and coordinate budget advice on project formulation, financial reports and audit related issues, on the work related to projects funded by key donors such as the European Commission, United States Department of Labour and the World Bank. |
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Bachelors Degree
MBA
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3 years + |
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French : Speak Fluently
English : Speak / Write Fluently
Spanish : Speak Fluently
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fixed-term |
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120`000 - 160`000 (Annual salary) CHF |
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International |
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Geneva |
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Advanced university degree in business administration, finance or accounting or equivalent professional qualification in order to have knowledge and understanding of the application of financial principles and procedures and of the whole structure of accounts.
Experience
Professional financial and accounting experience at the national level for over three years and two years at the international level.
Languages
Excellent command of English, French or Spanish; good working knowledge of one of the other two languages; knowledge of a third language would be an advantage.
Competencies
Ability to analyse financial information from several sources, examining documentation; to resolve any apparent anomalies. Ability to plan and coordinate moderately complex projects or programmes. Ability to draft reports and explain decisions effectively to staff within the organization. Ability to draft procedures for internal use which reflect sound financial rules. Ability to use common office computer applications; familiarity with computerized accounting packages. Ability to motivate staff, establish team objectives, assign and supervise work and ensure that quality service/work is provided to clients. Discretion is required as work may involve dealing with confidential material. |
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to promoting rights at work, encouraging decent employment opportunities, enhancing social protection and strengthening dialogue in handling work-related issues. |
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