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; 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.
Responsibilities:
Collects, reviews for accuracy and analyses financial information and/or internal financial controls to support the delivery of various financial services/activities.
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.
Prepares and analyses FAO policies and procedures.
Assists in the operational management of the General Ledger.
Assists in the review of funding agreements with resource partners and ensuring their compliance with the Organization's financial rules and regulations.
Provides financial management support to project budget holders during project implementation and closure, including on the preparation and submission of financial reports to resource partners.
Supports the preparation and revision of accounting policies.
Supports in the Global Finance Management of non-headquarters operations.
Supports in managing the treasury and banking operations.
Participates in the preparation of documents to be presented to the Governing Bodies and other oversight bodies.
Performs ad-hoc accounting and financial analysis.
Requirements:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) 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 and five years of relevant experience and completion of professional qualification in accountancy (CA, CPA, ACCA) or investment professional (CFA).
Three years of relevant experience in finance, accounting and/or business analysis with significant understanding of Oracle.
Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
