Organizational Setting

Main purpose

Role

Partnerships

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Preparation of the budget and financial plan: Coordinate and advise on the preparation of both a results-based budget and financial plans with senior managers at the Division and project levels; consolidate all proposals at the Department level, preparing justifications and explanations, proposing alternatives, and coordinating the mid-year review of the financial plan.
• Monitoring of the utilization of funds: Evaluate the implementation of the financial plan for the Department; investigate major deviations from planned results suggesting corrective action, and issue monthly expenditure reports.
• Continued improvement of procedures in the administrative and financial areas:
  • Provide guidance on the implementation of accrual budgeting in conjunction with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) to managerial and administrative staff at all levels in the Department of Safeguards.
  • Review current practices, define objectives, design new or improved methods, establish and implement new procedures, and update and maintain the financial segment of the Department's Equipment Management Information System.
• General management tasks: Participate as an ex officio member of the departmental Equipment Coordination Committee; Advise managers and administrative staff on procurement issues; exercise expenditure control within the Department within delegated authority.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Solid technical knowledge:
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of results-based budgeting and the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); a complete, in-depth grasp of cost accounting, financial concepts and principles;
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations and rules/administrative procedures, and their application in an international organization is essential.
• Strong conceptual, evaluative and analytical skills:
  • Demonstrated sound judgement in applying technical expertise to anticipate problems and propose innovative solutions/new approaches to enhance the management of resources and the implementation of mandates;
  • Ability to conduct independent research, identifying issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations.
• Communication skills: Proven ability to write reports and deliver presentations in a clear and concise manner.
• Interpersonal skills:
  • Ability to lead and gain the assistance/cooperation of others;
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of differing cultural and professional backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
  • A high degree of tact, diplomacy and discretion, and proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Effective organizing skills:
  • Excellent time management; ability to plan and prioritize own work and that of others under tight deadlines;
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tackle numerous projects simultaneously.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in accounting, business/public administration or finance; a recognized professional certification in accountancy highly desirable.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in budget, accrual accounting and financial management, preferably in an international organization.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing and complex computerized financial systems.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Working knowledge of another official IAEA language (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) desirable.

Remuneration