Unit Head Finance

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Description

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The Unit Head, Finance, manages the allocation and efficient use of TCP financial resources, ensures that financial management of the TCP is in compliance with existing financial rules and regulations, policies and practices and guarantees the integrity of financial data. He/she is responsible for the development, enhancement of financial monitoring procedures, tools and reporting mechanisms.

Role:

The Unit Head, Finance, is 1) a specialist in all aspects of financial management of TC programme and operational funds including the allocation, budgeting, monitoring and disbursement of funds; 2) an adviser and trainer to other TC staff and stakeholders to ensure they have the necessary information for the efficient use of financial resources; 3) an innovator in reviewing and enhancing financial monitoring and reporting approaches and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation and use; 4) a team leader, ensuring the provision of efficient and effective service.

Functions  Key Results Expected:

• Develop and maintain framework for financial resource allocation for the TCP analyzing past financial trends and future prospects and setting financial parameters in consultation with programme managers.
• Provide management with financial reports and forecasts of available resources and recommend innovative solutions and appropriate corrective actions when required.
• Continually review approaches and processes regarding the allocation, management, monitoring and reporting of financial resources, recommending enhancements as appropriate; ensuring that TC-specific financial requirements and procedures are understood and incorporated into Agency systems.
• Monitor and assess the financial performance and analyze financial data to establish the extent to which Member States can receive assistance from the TCF.
• Prepare standard costs for implementation components and maintain regional allotments for the TCF.
• Coordinate reporting on financial issues, oversee the preparation of financial aspects of the Annual Report and programme approval documentation.
• Ensure compliance with financial rules, regulations, policies and procedures including the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Advise external and internal stakeholders on financial aspects of the TCP, acting as focal point for TCP financial aspects in training as well as for cross-departmental financial management issues.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills:

• Master’s Degree – Advanced university degree in Accounting, Business Management, Economics or related fields.
• Bachelor’s Degree – First level university degree in Accounting, Business Management, Economics or related fields plus two years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the Advanced university degree.
• Minimum seven years of relevant working experience in programme and project finance at the national or international level, preferably in an international setting with demonstrated experience in the management of financial resources and understanding of related IT systems.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Source: https://iaea.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2024/0491%20(017141)

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