Finance Officer Accounting
Finance Officer Accounting
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Job Description
FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
- Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
- FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment accreditation any residency or visa requirements and security clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Other benefits subject to eligibility include:
Dependency allowances
Rental subsidy
Education grant for children
Home leave travel
30 working days of annual leave per year
Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
International health insurance; optional life insurance
Disability protection
elements of familyfriendly policies
flexible working arrangements
standards of conduct.
To apply visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications and language skills
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work character education military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAOs behalf to provide employment support services such as prescreening of applications assessment tests background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by withdrawing your application in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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Organizational Setting
The Finance Division (CSF) recommends and administers financial policies and procedures that meet the highest professional standards; keeps accounts that accurately record financial activities and meet the requirements of internal and external audits; prepares reports to accurately portray the financial status of the Organization and its activities; ensures that the Organizations financial resources are securely kept and productively employed while in FAOs custody; oversees financial operations wherever performed in the Organization; and ensures that all disbursements are timely and made in accordance with established policies and procedures.
The post is located in the Finance Division CSF at FAO headquarters in Rome Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Finance Officer (Accounting) reports to the Senior Finance Officer CSF.
Technical Focus
The Finance Officer (Accounting) is responsible for supporting and leading the General Ledger operations with a particular focus on Payroll Accounting.
Key Results
Financial services and related assistance in accordance with internal policies UN financial guidelines and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Key Functions
- Provides financial reporting general accounting project accounting and/or investment related services in accordance with FAO policies and regulatory framework.
- Collects and analyses financial information for inclusion in statutory and/or management reports financial statements and/or reports to donors as well as specific reports for Governing Bodies donors and other partners.
- Contributes to updating financial policies and related tools systems technologies and related procedures.
- Responds to requests for assistance from managers and staff at headquarters and the Decentralized Offices.
- Exchanges and/or provides information to banks other financial institutions donors and partners and provides information/clarification to auditors.
- Participates in the development of training and related training materials and promotes best practices and capacity development at headquarters and the Decentralized Offices.
- Participates in Finance Division teams leads working groups and/or collaborates with other Divisions/Offices/Centres on shortterm assignments.
- Coordinates the monthly and yearend General Ledger closure.
- Coordinates and supports the Divisions Offices and Centres for General Ledger related queries.
- Performs the Payroll Accounting and tests for changes in the Payroll Accounting programme.
- Performs reconciliations for clearing accounts.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree in accounting finance business administration or a related field and five years of relevant experience in finance accounting and/or business analysis OR a first level university degree in accounting finance business administration or a related field seven years of relevant experience and completion of professional qualification in accountancy (CA CPA ACCA) or investment professional (CFA).
- Working knowledge (proficiency level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency level B) of one of the other official FAO languages (Arabic Chinese French Russian and Spanish).
Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work particularly in field positions is desirable.
- Extent and relevance of experience in accounting and in managing accounting functions General Ledger Operations.
- Excellent computer skills and ability to analyse problems and develop effective practical solutions particularly in Oracle.
- Extent and relevance of experience and knowledge of Payroll Accounting.
- Extent and relevance of experience in the system development of accounting and financial applications with a strong knowledge of IPSAS or IFRS.
- A professional qualification from a recognized professional institution (CA CPA) is desirable.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based ondate and time settings ofyour personal device
The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture
Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of nonand underrepresented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAOs values
FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zerotolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
FAO staff are subject to the authority of the DirectorGeneral who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient inclusive resilient and sustainable agrifood systems for better production better nutrition a better environment and a better life leaving no one behind.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
