Section Head (Finance and Accounting Section)(P5)

Overview

Lead financial management and reporting for the IAEA.

You have:

• Master's Degree with specializations including finance and accounting.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 5 years of management experience in a comparable organization (international organization, public sector or non-profit organization, or equivalent).
• Professional Certification in finance and accounting (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA) would be an asset.
• Excellent oral and written command of English.
• Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Organizational Setting

The Division of Budget and Finance manages the financial resources essential for full implementation of the IAEA's scientific and technical programmes. The Division provides financial services and solutions for programme budgeting, treasury, payments, payroll, financial accounting and reporting to support the IAEA's mandate. The Finance and Accounting Section maintains and monitors all accounts for the IAEA, monitors and reports on the receipts of assessed and voluntary contributions, and prepares the IAEA's financial statements and other reports to the governing bodies and Member States.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Director (Chief Financial Officer), the Section Head plays a key role in one area of the financial management of the Agency. The Section Head provides leadership and professional direction to the staff of the Section and ensures the efficient management of the financial reporting function in compliance with the Agency’s rules and procedures. The Section Head also drives changes and process improvements.

Role

The Section Head is: (1) a leader, encouraging, inspiring and developing a team; (2) an expert and an adviser to the Director and other senior managers on financial management issues; (3) a change manager supporting and driving policy development, efficiency gains and process improvements.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Develop, implement, communicate and monitor implementation of all Agency accounting policies, guidelines, and standards, as well as the related information systems to strengthen the internal control environment and to comply with International Public-Sector Accounting Standards.
• Develop and maintain the Agency’s internal control environment following recognized best practices in view of mitigating risks.
• Prepare in a timely manner the Agency’s and other non-consolidated entities’ Financial Statements in view of obtaining clean audit opinions from the External Auditor.
• Manage the relationship with the External Auditor and monitor the implementation of all recommendations from the External Auditor as well as the recommendations from the Office of Internal Oversights Services related to the Division.
• Manage the recording, monitoring and reporting of contributions from Member States and donors, including the related recognition of revenue from all types of contributions.
• Draft and present related documents and reports to the Agency Policy Making Organs in view of ensuring the continued confidence of Member States in the financial management of the Agency.
• Lead and develop an innovative and effective team.
• Support change initiatives, promote quality management and foster innovative solutions.
• Provide advice and reporting on financial reporting, internal controls and other financial matters to management.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

table { border-collapse: collapse; } table, th, td { word-wrap: break-word; valign="top"; } Name Definition Planning and Organizing Sets clearly defined objectives for himself/herself and the team or Section. Identifies and organizes deployment of resources based on assessed needs, taking into account possible changing circumstances. Monitors team’s performance in meeting the assigned deadlines and milestones. Communication Encourages open communication and builds consensus. Uses tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive information, and keeps staff informed of decisions and directives as appropriate. Achieving Results Sets realistic targets for himself/herself and for the team; ensures availability of resources and supports staff members in achieving results. Monitors progress and performance; evaluates achievements and integrates lessons learned. Teamwork Encourages teamwork, builds effective teams and resolves problems by creating a supportive and collaborative team spirit, remaining mindful of the need to collaborate with people outside the immediate area of responsibility.Functional Competencies

Name Definition Analytical thinking Applies business analytics to establish programme priorities. Makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis. Judgement/decision making Consults with and seeks advice at the appropriate managerial level when making complex decisions. Facilitates dialogue and development of best practice to support judgement/decision making, in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Technical/scientific credibility Provides guidance and advice in his/her area of expertise on the application of scientific/professional methods, procedures and approaches.Required Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description Finance Budget and Financial Management In-depth knowledge of several areas of financial management. Finance Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system Knowledge of Oracle or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system desirable. Finance International Public Sector Accounting Standards Strong knowledge of accounting especially IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) and internal controls principles.Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master's Degree - Master's Degree with specializations including finance and accounting.

Professional Certification in finance and accounting (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA) would be an asset.

A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years of management experience in a comparable organization (international organization, public sector or non-profit organization, or equivalent). Adherence to principles and values: high standards of integrity, fairness and transparency to ensure and promote a work environment based on mutual respect and trust. Excellent presentation and communication skills, including the ability to deliver briefings to a diverse target audience, as well as to conduct effective meetings with senior management and other stakeholders.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $89837 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 41505*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged

Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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