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TREASURY ANALYST

Paris

  • Organization: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
  • Location: Paris
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Banking and Finance
    • Finances - Treasury
  • Closing Date: Closed

Under the overall authority of the CFO and direct supervision of the Treasurer, the Treasury Analyst shall ensure accurate and transparent accounting, monitoring and reporting for UNESCO’s financial assets in compliance with its Financial Rules and Regulations and policies. In particular, s/he will\:

  • Monitor financial and non-financial risks related to treasury operations and to promote best risk management practices;
  • Ensure that all the Organization’s investments and foreign exchange transactions are carried out in accordance with UNESCO’s Investment Policy and other approved guidelines;
  • Report on UNESCO’s investments, foreign exchange transactions and banking arrangements;
  • Act as the Secretary of UNESCO’s Investment Committee;
  • Act as the Team Leader of the Middle Office Unit;
  • Perform internal controls on bank reconciliation, bank accounts, petty cash and other treasury operations;
  • Ensure the correctness of accounting postings of all Treasury operations;
  • Ensure that the process and task descriptions of the Treasury section are duly documented and updated on a regular basis;
  • Review bank account and electronic banking agreements and to act as a security administrator for the electronic banking platforms and other treasury systems.

EDUCATION

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics, finance, accounting or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in a bank/treasury of a corporate/organization at increasing levels of seniority, of which preferably 2 years acquired at international level.
  • Experience in the use of financial risk management techniques and the use of Bloomberg or equivalent financial software.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of financial markets, financial instruments, foreign exchange operations and associated risks.
  • Strong analytical skills, problem solving and strategic thinking.
  • Constantly producing high quality results.
  • Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven ability to draft clearly and concisely in English.
  • Ability to manage and motivate a team in a multicultural environment.
  • High level of integrity, initiative, motivation and curiosity.
  • Excellent IT skills, proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

LANGUAGES

  • Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of French.

EDUCATION 

  • Chartered Financial Analyst credential.

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Experience in treasury accounting, Middle/Back office functions.
  • Experience in the use of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as SAP.

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