DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined | NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Short-term 364 days | Organizational Unit Finance (FIN) Section Governance Services Department | WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is located in the Finance Section in the Governance Services Department and reports to the P-4 Senior Finance Officer, although tasks may be delegated to this position from other Finance Officers within the Finance Section. The position is being recruited to provide additional resource during a critical peak period to allow for focus on WMO's implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) position.
Within delegated authority Associate Accountants will be responsible for the following duties:
Reviews, approves, reconciles and processes a range of accounting transactions on a regular and recurring basis; Performs specific account reconciliations and suspense accounts analyses during the year and prepares adjusting entries as required before preparation of financial statements; Provides input to relevant financial policies and procedures and provides WMO staff with related advice and guidance; Assist the Finance Section in analysis of master data within the ERP system, in order to support the analysis, cleaning, and migration of data within the current ERP system; Assists in improving underlying accounting and business processes for their area of responsibility; Prepare accounting entries and analysis in support of monthly financial closure process; Researches and analyses information needed to respond to support IOO or External Audit requests; Performs other related duties as required.Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Finance, budget and administrative officers and staff in Headquarters and Regional Offices; Technical Department staff; Internal Oversight Office (IOO); External Auditors. | QUALIFICATIONS | Education First level university degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely related field, coupled with professional certification (e.g. Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, etc.). | Experience At least three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, and general administration, with at least two years in an international organization a distinct advantage. Demonstrated knowledge and prove hands-on experience of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). Experience in the implementation of an ERP system and/or experience in the operational use of Oracle Financials and/or similar systems are definite advantages. | Languages Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage. (Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) | |
SALARY AND ALLOWANCES | Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 50377 | Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 46901 (in addition to the net base salary) | | |
Additional Information: Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written assessment and/or an interview. |
Date of issue of vacancy notice: 11 April 2024 |
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This position is no longer open.