Finance Officer - Tenders Global

Finance Officer

Food and Agriculture Organization

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Description

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The Finance Division 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; reports the financial status of the Organization and its activities to senior management, governing bodies and resources partners; ensures the safe custody of the Organization’s financial assets; oversees financial operations wherever performed in the Organization; and ensures the timely recording of receipts and disbursements in accordance with established policies and procedures.
The position is located in the Finance Division (CSF) at FAO headquarters (HQ) in Rome, Italy.
 
Reporting Lines
  • The Finance Officer reports to a senior Finance Officer, CSF.
Key Functions:
  • Collects, reviews for accuracy and analyses financial information and/or internal financial controls to support the delivery of various financial services/activities.
  • Analyses financial reports, explains variances and/or financial regulations and takes appropriate action.
  • Participates in the development of improved work methods and procedures.
  • Responds to requests for assistance from managers and staff at headquarters and the Decentralized Offices.
  • Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of training workshops/seminars, etc.
  • Participates in special project/work teams.
Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field and three years of relevant experience in finance, accounting and/or business analysis  
  • A first level university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field, five years of relevant experience and completion of professional qualification in accountancy (CA, CPA, ACCA) or investment professional (CFA).
  • Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

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