Overview
Oversee and direct daily operations related to the Core Business Section, providing financial management advice and analysis to the Branch Head.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and direct processing of commitments, payments and collections.
- Provide leadership and direction to Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR) and Travel Fiscal staff.
- Ensure timely vendor payments while optimizing cash flow and manage vendor relations.
- Ensure accurate client invoicing, manage collections to minimize bad debt.
- Review and approve employee travel requests and claims.
- Direct routine and coordinate fiscal/accounting matters with other staff elements and headquarters, other NATO activities and national agencies.
- Develop and maintain AP and AR policies, controls, and procedures.
- Control the accounts of the HQ and supports for the preparation of the annual financial statements.
- Advise the Branch Head on finance and financial accounting procedures.
- Co-ordinate in the preparation of appropriate financial annexes to exercises and operational plans.
- Provide co-ordination of the finance and accounting activities of subordinate headquarters.
- Develop and prepare consolidated commitment reports for all funding sources.
- Prepare related reports showing budget allocations, commitments, expenditures, collections, and outstanding commitments.
- Perform analysis and carry out studies of operations from a financial perspective.
- Identify and implement solutions, fostering productive and collaborative relationships in financial operations.
- Undertake work as part of a project team or working group member.
- Define, mitigate and manage risks within the functional area of responsibility and contribute to the internal control framework.
Required Experience
- Minimum 4 years’ professional experience in a similar accounting role, with responsibilities covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and financial travel management.
- Minimum 2 years supervisory experience, including managing and mentoring staff.
- Experience using financial software such as Oracle or SAP dealing with General Ledgers and Sub Ledgers.
- Experience supporting and preparing financial statements.
Qualifications
• University Degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, management, business administration, public administration or related field / discipline (equivalent is Higher Secondary Education AND completed advanced vocational training in relevant field leading to a professional certification or accreditation).
