Expenditure Manager

Company Description

THE OECD – Who we are, what we do

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.  Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

THE PROGRAMME, BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (EXD/PBF)

Within the Executive Directorate (EXD), the Programme, Budget and Financial Management Service (EXD/PBF), employs a workforce of approximately 115 staff who provide stewardship of the Organisation’s financial resources on behalf of the Secretary-General. The service is composed of six main business units: Accounting & Financial Support Division; Corporate Procurement Group; Engagement and Strategic Transformation Division; Programme of Work Management Division; and Voluntary Contribution Management Group.

Within EXD/PBF, the Accounting & Financial Support Division (EXD/PBF/AFS) assures the proper accounting of all OECD budgetary decisions, executes all accounting transactions, manages the treasury and ensures that proper internal controls are carried out on a continuous basis in compliance with the OECD Financial Regulations and Internal Control Framework. The Division produces the Organisation’s financial statements, quarterly financial reports and is the main interlocutor with the Organisation’s external auditors. The Division has 4 main areas of work: treasury, expenditure accounting, revenue accounting and financial reporting.

Job Description

THE POSITION

EXD/PBF/AFS is seeking an Expenditure Manager to lead a unit within the Expenditure Section and oversee its operations. Reporting to the Head of Section, the role drives lean processes, operational excellence, process automation, digital transformation, and strengthened risk management while engaging stakeholders across the Organisation. The ideal candidate brings strong financial expertise, technological insight, project management skills, and clear communication, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement to ensure agile and robust financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Expenditure Analysis

• Oversee and execute daily operations related to expenditure, management reporting, account reconciliations and regular closing operations.
• Review complex financial transactions, provide guidance and ensure alignment with internal financial processes, policies and procedures.
• Provide internal clients with timely and accurate advice and support on financial management, related accounting and procedures.
• Extract, analyse and interpret data from relevant sources and present information in a clear, concise, and visual manner to management.
• Assist in the preparation of the Organisation’s annual financial statements (IPSAS compliant).
• Prepare responses to auditors.

Digital Transformation and Project Management

• Lead reviews of expenditure processes (Commit/Procure2Pay, Travel & Staff) to simplify, strengthen internal controls, improve risk management, and boost adoption of advanced financial and automated solutions.
• Implement digital solutions that streamline expenditure processes, enhance efficiency, reduce operational and financial risks, and ensure IPSAS compliance.
• Lead the development of automated dashboards, KPIs, and data visualisations to provide timely, actionable data-driven insights for management and the team.
• Lead projects from conception to implementation, applying agile and change management principles to deliver timely, high-impact results.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, proactively addressing risks and challenges, and ensuring alignment with objectives.

Team Leadership

• Manage and lead a team of accountants, analysts and assistants, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Set clear objectives, give constructive feedback, and create opportunities for skills development and career progression.
• Champion a growth mindset, encouraging continual learning, investigation, analysis and adoption of new technologies.
• Anticipate resource needs and ensure the team has the tools, skills, knowledge, and support to deliver outputs on time.

Compliance and Communications

• Ensure system and process enhancements are aligned with the Organisation’s financial policies, regulatory requirements, and IPSAS standards.

• Maintain clear, complete expenditure documentation, including guidelines, workflows, accounting schemes, policies, procedures, and training materials. Engage stakeholders at all levels to build consensus, drive new process adoption, and support organisational change and knowledge‑sharing. Develop and deliver expenditure-related training sessions on processes, procedures and policies to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• A university degree in accounting, business administration, finance, engineering, or any related fields.
• Membership of a recognised professional accounting body (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) would be desirable.
• Relevant studies in IT, digital technologies or data‑related fields would be a plus

Professional Background

• Minimum five years’ experience in a relevant field. Management experience is an asset, preferably in an international context.
• A profile with accounting, risk management and budget-related expertise, coupled with strong process automation and technology acumen.
• Skilled at analysing complex information, identifying and assessing issues and risks, and proposing effective solutions to streamline and automate processes, reduce risk, improve efficiency, and deliver excellent customer service.
• Ability to analyse data rigorously and transform it into sharp and clear reports and presentations for varied audiences.
• Demonstrated strategic approach in his/her decision-making processes and framing of ideas and proposals.
• Experience in leading teams with proven ability to motivate, mentor and empower individuals.

Demonstrated collaborative mindset with strong communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders on key matters.Proven ability to deliver projects by aligning goals, coordinating teams, monitoring timelines, and managing risks.Tools

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of the Organisation’s financial and administrative systems and knowledge of other ERP solutions would be an advantage.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of the hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 29th March 2026 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly full-time base salary starting from 7 644 EUR plus allowances subject to eligibility, exempt of French income tax.

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Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates [who are nationals of OECD member countries], irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.