Expenditure Manager

Overview

The Expenditure Manager will lead a unit within the Expenditure Section, overseeing operations, driving process improvements, and engaging stakeholders across the Organisation. The role aims to ensure agile and robust financial processes through strong financial expertise, technological insight, and project management skills.

Tasks Summary

• Oversee and execute daily operations related to expenditure, management reporting, account reconciliations, and closing operations.
• Review complex financial transactions and provide guidance on financial processes, policies, and procedures.
• Provide advice and support to internal clients on financial management, accounting, and procedures.
• Extract, analyse, and interpret data for management reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of the Organisation’s annual financial statements.
• Prepare responses to auditors.
• Lead reviews of expenditure processes to simplify, strengthen internal controls, improve risk management, and boost adoption of advanced financial and automated solutions.
• Implement digital solutions to streamline expenditure processes and enhance efficiency.
• Lead the development of automated dashboards, KPIs, and data visualisations.
• Lead projects from conception to implementation using agile and change management principles.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, addressing risks and challenges.
• Manage and lead a team of accountants, analysts, and assistants.
• Ensure system and process enhancements align with financial policies, regulatory requirements, and IPSAS standards.
• Maintain expenditure documentation, including guidelines, workflows, and policies.
• Engage stakeholders to build consensus and drive new process adoption.
• Develop and deliver expenditure-related training sessions.

Experience Requirements

Minimum five years’ experience in a relevant field. Management experience is an asset, preferably in an international context. A profile with accounting, risk management and budget-related expertise, coupled with strong process automation and technology acumen. Experience in leading teams with proven ability to motivate, mentor and empower individuals. Proven ability to deliver projects by aligning goals, coordinating teams, monitoring timelines, and managing risks.

Qualification Requirements

A university degree in accounting, business administration, finance, engineering, or any related fields. Membership of a recognised professional accounting body (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) would be desirable. Relevant studies in IT, digital technologies or data-related fields would be a plus.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French)

Languages Preferred: A knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other OECD official language (English and French)

Contract Duration: Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.

Work Modality:

Remuneration: Monthly full-time base salary starting from 7 644 EUR plus allowances subject to eligibility, exempt of French income tax.