Accounting Officer
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Job Description
1. SUMMARY
The NATO Office of Resources (NOR) provides independent and integrated expert advice to the Secretary General NATO Resource Committees Allies and other stakeholders on the planning allocation and utilization of military common funding made available to achieve NATOs goals and objectives.
The NOR advice is based on sound judgement underpinned by facts figures expertise and knowledge. It follows NATO policies procedures and standards and is independent of external stakeholders viewpoints. It supports efficient and effective use of public funds by assessing the policy compliance eligibility affordability technical viability and lifecycle implications of military requirements and proposed solutions. Furthermore the NOR facilitates resource-informed political decision-making.
The Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) Branch delivers quality timely and relevant advice and support to NATO resource committees in relation to the delivery of NATO common-funded capabilities across the NATO Security Investment Programme (NSIP) and Military Budget. It provides advice throughout all stages of the resource management lifecycle planning implementation reporting to ensure effective oversight and strategic use of resources. It further provides advice to support the efficient application of NATOs common funding capability delivery governance model at the portfolio level including programme interdependencies and portfolio and programme exceptions. The Branch also supports the Head of Financial Reporting Policy in the central coordination and development of NATO-wide accounting and financial reporting policy in line with approved accounting standards and best practices in the field of public finance.
The incumbent working under the direction of the Head Performance Accounting and Audit Section is responsible for the development update and analysis of NATO accounting policies and practices including the development of elements such as chart of accounts financial statements layout etc. They will engage closely with finance and accounting staff in the NATO entities and review issues of accounting and financial concerns. They will also need to monitor and provide updates on the implementation of the agreed guidance as required.
2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
The incumbent must:
- possess a university degree from an institute of a recognised standing in Finance Accounting Business Administration Business Management or related field;
- professional certification in a nationally recognised accountancy institution or membership in a society of a similar nature;
- have at least 5 years of professional experience in financial management or resource oversight functions (such as financial or resource management accounting or auditing portfolio analyses) in international organisations governmental agencies or large corporations;
- have experience in reviewing and drafting financial reporting and accounting policy as well as non-financial documents;
- have experience in the assessment of comprehensive financial statements and reports;
- have good knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
- possess experience in presenting financial information in appropriate format to senior political decision making;
- possess experience in managing stakeholders and in presenting financial information to senior political decision makers;
- have excellent communication drafting and presentation skills;
- possess the following minimum levels of NATOs official languages (English/French): V (Advanced) in one; II (Elementary) in the other.
DESIRABLE
The following would be considered an advantage:
- experience interpreting laws regulations and directives and providing advice to committees;
- knowledge of NATO financial processes and regulations applicable to appropriated and non-appropriated funds;
- be familiar with evaluation of the life cycle costs of major systems or investment programmes;
- experience working in a multicultural or international organisation;
- knowledge of NATO and/or national financial regulations.
Policy Development
Support the development of a framework for standardised financial reporting to ensure consistency and comparability with focus on elements that would harmonise the quality timeliness and transparency of financial statements. Develop for endorsement by the resource committees harmonised financial reporting and accounting policy guidance to the Financial Controller community in order to assist in the preparation of NATO financial statements long term financial planning and the integration of investment cost and through life-cycle support costs. As part of the observer role of the Head of Financial Reporting Policy (HFRP) in the IPSAS Board monitor changes decisions and/or the introduction of new standards and recommend policy changes as applicable.
Expertise Development
Identify relevant issues of strategic nature for consideration by the resource committees including corporate financial governance and reporting policy issues and coordinate and prepare appropriate advice materials and proposals. Assess and consolidate complex technical financial information and communicate key messages effectively at all levels to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Financial Management
Ensure that financial data is analysed in an integrated manner to make recommendations to resource committees on resource issues. Consolidate financial data and produce analysis recommendations and identification of any areas where policy clarification may be required.
Stakeholder Management
Work closely with NOR staff officers NATO Bodies and the IBAN national delegations to seek advice on the application of the accounting and governance frameworks and in the development of accounting and financial reporting policies. Act as point of contact for the NATO Financial Controller community Accounting Working Group on NATO-wide financial reporting policy issues. Prepare/provide updates to the Resource Committee as required represent the NOR at committee meetings on financial issues. Support organisation preparation and if applicable chair meetings of working groups held to support policies activities mandated to the HFRP in support of the resource committees and the NATO Financial Controller community.
Knowledge Management
Provide a strategic assessment of the effectiveness in implementing Alliance priorities and reform initiatives and in implementing common accounting policy across NATO entities. Research best practices (i.e. financial reporting and accounting policy) and explore their relevance to financial governance systems in place NATO-wide. Support and lead the development of a framework and policies for standardised financial reporting. Monitor the implementation of financial guidance and the implementation of the NATO Accounting Framework and prepare reports/updates for the resource committees as to progress made. Assess and evaluate risks and understand the implication of new concepts policies technologies and trends. Ensure that the recommendations from the IBAN pertaining to financial reporting are accurately addressed in the financial reporting framework.
Representation of the Organization
Contribute to NATO representation by developing and communicating information supportive of NATOs interests with IBAN resource committees Financial Controllers and their staff as well as to external stakeholders (e.g. IPSAS Board) and by attending meetings to represent the NOR as required.
Perform any other related duty as assigned.
4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS
The incumbent reports to the Head Performance Accounting and Audit Section and will liaise with other NOR branches and national committee representatives. They will work with IBAN national delegations the resource committees Financial Controllers and their staff IPSAS Board.
Direct reports: n/a
Indirect reports: n/a
5. COMPETENCIES
The incumbent must demonstrate:
- Achievement: Creates own measures of excellence and improves performance;
- Analytical Thinking: Sees multiple relationships;
- Change Leadership: Expresses vision for change;
- Impact and Influence: Uses indirect influence;
- Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation;
- Organizational Awareness: Understands organizational politics;
- Teamwork: Solicits input and encourages others.
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8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion and strives to provide equal access to employment advancement and retention independent of gender age nationality ethnic origin religion or belief cultural background sexual orientation and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations and strongly encourages women to apply.
NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation please inform us during your selection process.
Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation.
Building Integrity is a key element of NATOs core tasks. As an employer NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.
Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.
Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature albeit at the same or a lower grade provided they meet the necessary requirements.
The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.
The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.
Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels Belgium is a non-smoking environment.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
