Section Head

Section Head (Accounts Payable)(P5) - (2024/0439 (127641))

Organization: MTBF-Accounts Payable Section

Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting: 2024-09-04, 12:58:46 AM

Closing Date: 2024-09-25, 4:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 36

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular

Probation Period: 1 Year

Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes

Organizational Setting

The Division of Budget and Finance manages the financial resources essential for full implementation of the IAEA's scientific and technical programmes. The Division provides financial services and solutions for programme budgeting, treasury, payments, payroll, financial accounting and reporting to support the IAEA's mandate.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Director (Chief Financial Officer), the Section Head plays a key role in one area of the financial management of the Agency. He/she provides leadership and professional direction to the staff of the Section and ensures the efficient management of the accounts payable function in compliance with the Agency’s rules and procedures. Also, the Section Head drives change and process improvements.

Role

The Section Head is: (1) a leader, encouraging, inspiring and developing a team with the Unit Heads; (2) an expert and an adviser to the Director and other senior managers on financial management issues; (3) a change manager supporting and driving policy development, efficiency gains and process improvements.

Functions / Key Results Expected
- Provide direction for, lead and manage the accounts payable function, to ensure the accurate, timely and efficient processing of all financial transactions.
- Develop, implement, communicate and monitor implementation of related financial policies, procedures, guidelines and standards, as well as the related information systems to strengthen the internal control environment.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and rules.
- Lead and develop an innovative and effective team of Unit Heads and staff, and efficiently and effectively manage related resources.
- Support change initiatives, promote quality management and foster innovative solutions.
- Provide advice and reporting on payments and other financial matters to management.

Competencies and Expertise

**Core Competencies**(Competency Framework)

**Name**

**Definition**
- Communication- Encourages open communication and builds consensus. Uses tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive information, and keeps staff informed of decisions and directives as appropriate.- Achieving Results- Sets realistic targets for himself/herself and for the team; ensures availability of resources and supports staff members in achieving results. Monitors progress and performance; evaluates achievements and integrates lessons learned.- Teamwork- Encourages teamwork, builds effective teams and resolves problems by creating a supportive and collaborative team spirit, remaining mindful of the need to collaborate with people outside the immediate area of responsibility.- Planning and Organizing- Sets clearly defined objectives for himself/herself and the team or Section. Identifies and organizes deployment of resources based on assessed needs, taking into account possible changing circumstances. Monitors team’s performance in meeting the assigned deadlines and milestones.**Functional Competencies**

**Name**

**Definition**
- Analytical thinking- Applies business analytics to establish programme priorities. Makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis.- Judgement/decision making- Consults with and seeks advice at the appropriate managerial level when making complex decisions. Facilitates dialogue and development of best practice to support judgement/decision making, in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules.- Technical/scientific credibility-
**Required Expertise**

**Function**

**Name**

**Expertise Description**
- Finance- Budget and Financial Management- In-depth knowledge of several areas of financial management.- Finance- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system- Knowledge of Oracle or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system desirable.- Finance- International Public Sector Accounting Standards- Strong knowledge of accounting especially IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) and internal controls principles.Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
- Advanced university degree, with specializations including finance and accounting.
- University degree in the above mentioned fields with two additional years of relevant experience (twelve in total) may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.
- Professional certifications in finance and accounting (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA) desirable.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years of management experience in a comparable organization (international organization, public sector or non-profit organization, or equivalent).
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