Assistant Treasury Officer (P-1 )

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    $58,195 - $80,892 / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    4 weeks ago
  • Category:
    Budget and Accounting, Finance, Treasury and Investment
  • Deadline:
    17/10/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

VA ID: 2107
Grade Level: P-1
Division: Division of Administration
Section: Budget and Finance Section
Unit:
Type of Appointment: Fixed Term Appointment
Date of Issuance: 16 September 2024
Deadline for Applications:
17 October 2024
Vacancy Reference: VA155-2107-2024
Reporting Date: As soon as possible
Please note that all candidates should adhere to CTBTO Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity.

Qualified female applicants and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

A roster of suitable candidates may be established for similar positions at the same level as a result of this selection process for a period of two (2) years.

Organizational Background

The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its headquarters in Vienna, Austria is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the treaty banning any nuclear-weapon-test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification regime, including a network of 337 stations worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre and on-site inspections to monitor compliance.

Advertisement

Organizational Setting

This position is located in the Budget and Finance Section of the Division of Administration.

Reporting Lines

Under the supervision of the Treasurer, to:

Advertisement

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Assist in the preparation of the yearly assessment, letters, acknowledgements and reminder letters for States Signatories and assist in the preparation of the annual scale of assessments calculations;
  2. Perform routine reconciliations and accounting entries to support the effective functioning and accuracy of the assessed contributions system,
  3. Input and maintain Treasury records in the ERP system and banking platforms and liaise with IMS/NSS IT support to ensure optimal functionality;
  4. In close collaboration with treasury team members, provide support in cross-functional projects and tasks in the area of payments/disbursements, aimed to ensuring adequate levels of segregation of duties and internal controls in the end-to-end payment processes between the Treasury and Financial Reporting and Payment Unit.
  5. Perform preliminary analysis to assist in the planning and execution of short-term investments and foreign exchange trades based on forecasted liquidity and currency requirements;
  6. Prepare drafts of financial reports, such as cash flow forecasts, monitoring of foreign currency gains and losses, tracking of assessed contributions receivable, and contribute to the process of preparation of the Annual Financial Statements;
  7. Provide support with resolving routine transactional issues and assist in the maintenance and enhancement of the banking platforms, the assessed contributions system and other systems used by the Treasury;
  8. Perform other duties as required, including covering some activities of other Treasury team members during their absence.

Education

  • University degree in finance, accounting, business administration, management information systems or a related field.

Work Experience and Qualifications

  • At least one (1) year of relevant working experience in the field of treasury, investment and financial management, preferably part of which should have been at the international level;
  • Experience of ERP systems (SAP preferred), in combination with excellent computer skills in MS Office applications, especially Excel, is required;
  • Experience in using electronic banking platforms (such as SWIFT or Host-to-Host connections), Bloomberg Terminal or similar financial software is an asset;
  • Excellent sense of tact, sensitivity and client orientation;
  • Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders;
  • Capacity to work simultaneously on a variety of issues and tasks independently, adjusting to priorities and achieving results with agreed objectives and deadlines.

Languages

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential. Knowledge of other official CTBTO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.

Competencies

  • Professionalism – Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations;
  • Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from other and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
  • Planning and organizing – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
  • Team work – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings;
  • Accountability – Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable;
  • Creativity – Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches;
  • Client orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive relationships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress and setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients;
  • Commitment to continuous learning – Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve;
  • Technological Awareness – Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks, shows willingness to learn new technology.

Remuneration

CTBTO offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, see link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm). The salary offered may be subject to deductions to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund and/or Health Insurance Scheme.

Advertisement

Additional Information

  • All applications must be submitted through the CTBTO e-Recruitment system before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
  • Incomplete applications and submission of employment history in formats other than the CTBTO Employment Information Form will not be considered.
  • The CTBTO Preparatory Commission retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy; to make an appointment at a lower grade in particular if the candidate has less than the qualifications required; to make an appointment with a modified job description, or to offer a contract term for a shorter duration than indicated in the vacancy announcement.
  • Please note that the CTBTO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list.
  • The CTBTO reserves the right to undertake correspondence only with shortlisted candidates.
  • Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process.