Overview

Leads, develops, and applies the Organization's policies on investments, banking, and currency management operations. Manages investment portfolios and cash and foreign exchange services for WHO.

Tasks Summary

• Leads, develops and applies the Organization's policies on investments, banking and currency management operations
• Manages the investment portfolios of the Organization's funds, and also of the Organization's Staff Health Insurance Plan
• Leads the cash and foreign exchange management services for WHO
• Leads the foreign exchange hedging programmes to minimize foreign exchange risks
• Manages headquarters liquidity including receipts and payments
• Advises regional offices on cash management, banking and liquidity management
• Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of all bank accounts, and monitors compliance with risk limits
• Develops and maintains financial risk policies and procedures in respect of investments, cash and foreign exchange risk for WHO
• Supervises the work of the Treasury unit

Experience Requirements

A minimum of ten years of relevant experience in a corporate treasury operation, including accounting and risk management in an international context, experience in ERP treasury / cash management systems, treasury dealing, spot and forward FX (foreign exchange transactions) and deposit placements, electronic banking systems. Demonstrated experience at an international level. Desirable: Experience in the UN or in other international or multinational organizations. Experience in the use of a Treasury Management System (TMS), electronic FX dealing platforms, accounting in a multi-site, multi-currency ERP environment in Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or General Ledger.

Qualification Requirements

Essential: Master's degree in Finance or a certified accounting qualification from an internationally recognized institute with designation letters such as CPA, FCA, ACA, ACCA, FCCA, CA, CMA, CGMA, FCMA, CPFA, FCPFA. Desirable: A formal educational qualification in Treasury, Cash Management or Banking, with designation letters such as CFA, MCT, FCT, ACI, CTP.

Other Details

Languages Required: Expert knowledge of English.

Languages Preferred: Intermediate knowledge of French.

Contract Duration: 2 years

Remuneration: Annual base salary starting at USD 101,540 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 7709 per month. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.