Finance Officer

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Description

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The Finance Officer (Accounting and Reporting) is: (1) an analyst of complex cases related to accounting matters, making relevant recommendations; (2) a specialist, providing specialized knowledge in relation to accounting, financial reporting and internal controls; and (3) a business partner, building partnerships and ensuring the provision of efficient and effective service.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.
• Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.
• Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.
• Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.
• Analyses information to identify cause and effect relationships and correlations. Identifies critical elements and assesses consequences of different courses of action and proposes solutions.
• Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.
• Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

Requirements:

• University degree in accounting, financial management or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent recognized professional qualification.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience of which a minimum of two years should have been in international organizations.
• Experience in preparing financial statements in accordance with IPSAS or another set of internationally recognized set of accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, US GAAP, etc.).
• Experience managing an ERP’s General Ledger and/or Asset Module.
• Experience in understanding, documenting, assessing and improving business processes and internal control environments. Experience in financial audit is an advantage.
• Experience in providing guidance and revising work of other staff.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Source: https://iaea.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2023/0789%20(018583)

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