Associate Finance Officer

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\:  please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

 

 

1. Organizational Setting
    
   The post is located in the Financial Reporting Section of the Finance Division, Department of Program Planning and Finance, Administration and Management Sector.
    
   The Financial Reporting Section is responsible for the preparation of financial reporting (including annual financial statements and reports to FITS donors) for both WIPO and UPOV. In this regard, the Section is responsible for ensuring that annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards. In addition, the Section is charged with the receipt of assessed and voluntary contributions for both WIPO and UPOV, together with all the related accounting and correspondence and is responsible for the preparation of bank and other reconciliations and for maintaining the accounting records regarding the Organization's fixed assets.
    
    
2. Purpose Statement
    
   The incumbent performs tasks relating to the preparation of annual financial statements and financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
    
    
3. Reporting Lines
    
   The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of the Financial Reporting Section.
    
    

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

a.   Prepare the accounting records and financial data of WIPO, UPOV and the WIPO Closed Pension Fund (CROMPI) for inclusion in the annual financial statements as well as interim financial reports and check for consistency with applicable accounting standards.

 

b.   Produce the annual financial statements of UPOV and CROMPI for review by the Head of the Financial Reporting Section.

 

c.   Prepare monthly downloads of financial data from the Administrative Integrated Management System (AIMS) for inclusion in UPOV summary reports. Prepare the UPOV summary report template and assist the Head of the Financial Reporting Section in the preparation of monthly accrual accounting adjustments.

 

d.   Analyze accounting procedures and transactions to ensure correct interpretation and compliance with applicable accounting standards and guidance.

 

e.   Prepare detailed calculations of adjustments to align revenue recognition with applicable accounting standards. Review for coherence the data received for input to the calculations, and perform analysis and reconciliations to support movements and trends in revenue figures.

 

f.    Prepare and deliver training and presentations to internal and external audiences; gather and analyze data relating to accounting standards and financial reporting for submission to UN and other bodies.

 

g.   Carry out a range of daily activities as a bank signatory of WIPO, including the review of payments as part of fraud prevention and detection.

 

h.   Perform tasks related to electronic communication of financial reporting, including maintenance of the intranet pages of the Section, and the development of financial dashboards for use by the Finance Division.

 

i.    Provide guidance to staff across the Organization concerning correct interpretation of finance regulations, rules, or procedures as applied to particular transactions. Supervise support staff of the Financial Reporting Section as required. Provide information and assist in the preparation of replies to external and internal auditors and other professional advisors, as required.

 

j.    Perform other related duties as required.

 

 

 

Education (Essential)

First-level university degree in finance, accounting or a related discipline or a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).

 

Experience (Essential)

At least three years of work experience in accounting and financial reporting. Experience working with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (lAS) or International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).  An advanced university degree in one of the afore-mentioned disciplines may be accepted in lieu of two years of experience.

 

Experience of an ERP (preferably PeopleSoft Financials) gained in a financial or accounting role.

 

Experience (Desirable)

Experience working in a UN common system organization.

 

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of English.

 

Language (Desirable)

Good knowledge of French.

 

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Ability to analyze financial information from several sources and to relate financial or accounting theory to operating practices.

 

Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work within strict time constraints and to meet deadlines.

 

High level of service-orientation.

 

Attention to detail and accuracy.

 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

 

Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and ability to adapt quickly to new software.

 

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Knowledge of IPSAS.

 

 

 

1. Communicating effectively.
2. Showing team spirit.
3. Demonstrating integrity.
4. Valuing diversity.
5. Producing results.
6. Showing service orientation.
7. Seeing the big picture.
8. Seeking change and innovation.
9. Developing yourself and others.
    
    

 

Mobility\:  WIPO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director General and may be assigned to any activities, office or duty station of the Organization.  Accordingly, the selected candidate may be required to move from time to time to new functions and/or to another duty station.

 

Annual salary\:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment.  Please note that this estimate is for information only.  The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice.  The figures quoted below are based on the November 2020 rate of 88.0%

 

P2
Annual salary	$47,895
Post adjustment	$42,148
Total Salary	$90,043
Currency USD

 

 

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

 

Additional Information

 

Initial period of one year, renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.  No fixed-term appointment or any extension hereof shall carry with it any expectancy of, nor imply any right to, (further) extensions or conversion to a permanent appointment.

 

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.5.

 

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

 

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

 

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By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

 

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of an identification and of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.

 

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.  Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

 

Additional background checks may be required.