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; prepares reports to accurately portray the financial status of the Organization and its activities; ensures that the Organization's financial resources are securely kept and productively employed while in FAO's custody; oversees financial operations wherever performed in the Organization; and ensures that all disbursements are timely and made in accordance with established policies and procedures.
The post is located in the Accounting, Reporting and Analysis Branch of the Finance Division (CSF) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines:
The Finance Officer reports to the Senior Finance Officer/Head of the Accounting, Reporting and Analysis Branch.
Key Functions:
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.
Specific Functions:
Prepares and analyses the monthly financial statements;
Provides assistance in the analysis of specific general ledger accounts, including a review of the monthly ledgers' reconciliation, liaising with finance business units, operating centres/divisions/offices and field offices to facilitate resolution of outstanding items;
Provides assistance in the accounting process, and reconciliation thereof, liaising with finance business units to facilitate the resolution of outstanding items;
Provides assistance in the staff related liability accounting process;
Participates in the year-end closure;
Participates in the preparation of various Committees and Oversight body documents;
Performs ad hoc accounting and financial analysis, as required.
Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
Minimum Requirements:
Advanced university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field and three years of relevant experience in finance, accounting and/or business analysis OR a first level university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field, five years of relevant experience and completion of professional qualification in accountancy (CA, CPA, ACCA) or investment professional (CFA).
Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
