Cost Accountant, FIN

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 113,317 USD and 148,380 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The incumbent will be part of the Financial Services Section and does not directly supervise any staff. The incumbent is a member of the Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation team, with a direct reporting line to the Head of the Extra-Budgetary Finance Unit and works closely with the ERP team members. As the Project Manager for Cost Recovery project on the ERP team, the incumbent participates in ERP implementation governance activities.

Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. Expected results) Prepares Administrative Instructions and procedures for implementation of the ICAO Cost Recovery Policy, achieving results such as: • Review existing administrative instructions and determine changes that are necessary to make them in-line/compliant with the new cost-recovery policy • Prepare and conduct meetings with the various stakeholders of ICAO that have a direct and indirect impact from the cost-recovery policy and derived administrative instructions, including at Headquarters and Regional offices as may be needed • Based on the above activities and inputs, prepare draft Administrative Instruction(s) and procedures for the implementation of the new ICAO cost recovery policy to be circulated for comments/feedback • Finalize the Administrative Instruction(s) and procedures incorporating the received comments/feedback as appropriate Function 2 (incl. Expected results) Defines system requirements to implement a cost accounting system for cost recovery, achieving results such as: • Perform a gap analysis on ERP solution(s), modifying procedures as required to ‘fit’, and develop system requirements for implementation of the procedures • Develop a work plan for implementation • Liaise with the ERP implementation team and other stakeholders as appropriate to ensure the requirements are well captured and understood • Adjust/modify the draft requirements based on comments/inputs from other stakeholders as appropriate Function 3 (incl. Expected results) Develops standard costs and fee schedule for charging purposes, achieving results such as: • Update the ICAO cost model and determine the standard cost rates and charges and provide input into the triennium budget exercise based on the Cost Recovery Policy and updated cost driver data • Conduct meetings with stakeholders to discuss/review/refine the proposed standard cost charging approach and cost drivers • Liaise with ERP implementation team to coordinate and determine parameters for the ERP required to implement the new costing methodology • Finalize the standard cost rates and charges and input into the ERP Function 4 (incl. Expected results) Leads the implementation of the cost accounting functionality in the ERP system, achieving results such as: • Perform governance activities required of the role of Project Manager, including developing a Business Case and Plan, providing regular updates to stakeholders and management • Participate in design sessions with integrators and other teams that have dependencies with this project • Develop test scripts and perform system tests, load data, perform pilot of implementation, roll-out full implementation • Conduct meetings with stakeholders to collect test results as appropriate • Prepare guidance and training materials and participate in and/or conduct workshops for those performing the testing and implementation tasks as required Function 5 (incl. Expected results) Develops user training material for procedures and tools supporting the cost accounting system and conduct workshops, as required, achieving results such as: • Develop training material for Cost Recovery procedures and system • Conduct Cost Recovery training sessions for users throughout ICAO including management Function 6 (incl. Expected results) Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Good knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and cost accounting principles and methods. Familiarity with Cloud accounting systems. Excellent collaboration skills as extensive cooperation is required from all Divisions, Bureaux and Offices. Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

Essential • An advanced-level university degree (Master’s degree or academic equivalent) in accounting, finance, business administration or related field, is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. • Courses in cost accounting. • A professional accounting designation (e.g. CA, CPA, CGA, CMA, or equivalent). Desirable • Certificate in cost accounting. • Certificate or accreditation in project management (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) is highly desirable

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance operations management, accounting, budget, or related area is required. • Experience in determining product costs and prices using cost accounting methodology is required. • Experience in drafting procedures, and documenting process flows is required. • Exposure in implementing ERPs, conducting gap analyses, and defining system requirements is required. • Experience with process reviews, systems implementation activities, documentation and financial internal controls is required. • Experience in managing finance and systems project, in particular planning, coordinating and managing the work of a large number of participants working on a joint initiative is required. • Expert-level experience with Microsoft Excel is required. • Experience with UN system financial regulations, rules and practices is desirable. • Experience as Project Manager and/or Team Leader in similar projects/undertakings is desirable.

Languages

Essential Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English. Desirable A working knowledge of any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

It should be noted that this post is to be filled for a period of 1 Year. The ICAO Assembly recently reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing gender equality and the advancement of women by supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.” Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for ICAO positions, especially in the Professional and higher level categories ICAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Secretary General and may be assigned to any activities or offices of the Organization, in accordance with the provisions of the ICAO service code (Staff Regulations). ICAO staff members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. In this connection, ICAO has incorporated the 2013 Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service into the ICAO Personnel Instructions. ICAO offers an attractive benefit package to its employees in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC). The statutory retirement age for staff entering or re-entering service after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally be considered. Remuneration: Level P-3 Rate Net Base Salary per annum + Post Adjustment (net) per annum() USD $64,121 USD $34,112 () Post Adjustment is subject to change.

United Nations Considerations

In accordance with ICAO Staff Regulations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard shall be paid to the importance of recruiting staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible and ensuring equal gender representation. Subject to the foregoing, selection of staff members shall be made without distinction as to race, sex or religion, nor shall there be any discrimination on account of any disability of a candidate who meets the qualifications required to perform the tasks. Unless otherwise permitted under the ICAO Staff Regulations, appointment and promotion of staff members shall be made on a competitive basis. Candidates will not be considered for employment with ICAO if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, Inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the Inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in Inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised in Inspira will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

ICAO does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICAO are fraudulent and should be disregarded.