Overview
The Associate Extra-budgetary Contributions Officer works as a financial analyst, reviewing cost and programme data, analyzing and interpreting financial information, preparing reports and actively supporting pledge administration and integrated resource management processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Being responsible for the preparation of recurring and ad-hoc ExB financial reports, analysis and other documents as requested by donors and senior management, including providing support to Programme/Project Managers in developing and facilitating submission of ExB financial reports to different donors (and reporting platforms), on as needed basis;
- Providing active support to administration of extra-budgetary pledges from donors, ensuring that the funds are properly allotted to projects as stipulated by the donors and in accordance with the Common Regulatory Management System;
- Providing guidance and advice to Programme/Project Managers regarding the pledge acceptance process according to OSCE Financial Regulations and Instructions as well co-ordinating the acceptance of contributions with Programme/Project Managers and the Fund Administration Units of OSCE executive structures;
- Actively contributing to the process of review of donor agreements/pledge letters and providing support in negotiating the terms outlined in contribution agreements to ensure that the OSCE is protected against potential risks during and subsequent to the implementation of extra-budgetary projects;
- Supporting review and comments on draft ExB project proposals submitted for assessment;
- Supporting Programme/Project Managers and provides guidance regarding fulfilling donors’ requirements as set forth in pledge documents;
- Developing and implementing procedures to enhance integrated resource management, facilitating end-year closure activities and system upgrades as well as administering the Projects and Grants Accounting modules within Oracle.
Required Experience
At least four years (two years with a relevant second-level university degree) of professional experience in budgeting, accounting or finance in an international governmental or commercial organization; Experience reviewing extra-budgetary agreements and assessing risks in contracts would be an asset; Understanding the European Union legal framework and contracting modalities would be an asset.
Qualifications
First-level university degree in financial management, accounting, business administration or other related field; certification from a recognized international professional accountancy body would be an asset
