Head of Financial Services
|
The Global Finance Group at Headquarters has a staff of 13 people and consists of two units: Financial Services and Budget and Financial Planning. The Head of Financial Services reports directly to the CFO and manages a team of five people.
The Head of Financial Services is responsible for the Headquarters accounting function and for the quality control of accounting and accounting processes worldwide. The position is responsible for the consolidation of global financial data, and the production of the annual statutory financial statements.
In addition, the position is responsible for the global treasury function. IUCN wishes to implement a global cash management system to improve returns on cash held, better manage foreign exchange risk and reduce transaction costs.
IUCN currently produces its financial statements in accordance with IUCN statutes, Swiss law and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The organization is moving towards compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
IUCN is in the process of implementing a global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to provide a strong technical and financial infrastructure for the organization. The Head of Financial Services will have a key role in the implementation and in the modification of internal processes to improve efficiency and data quality and meet best practice standards.
SALARY
The gross annual salary for this position is in the range from CHF 138'080 to CHF 172'600, subject to deductions for social security contributions and second-pillar pension, and before tax.
- Responsible for the overall data integrity of IUCN’s global accounts.
- Manage the month-end and year-end close processes and the consolidation of all Secretariat accounting data.
- Produce the annual consolidated Financial Statements, ensuring compliance with IUCN accounting policies and Swiss law, and coordinate their external audit.
- Manage the accounting of hosted organizations (currently Ramsar) and the preparation of their statutory financial statements in accordance with the agreement between IUCN and the hosted organization.
- Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures and guidelines, ensuring that they meet the evolving needs of the organization.
- Maintain and implement improvements to the global IUCN Internal Control system, to safeguard the assets of the organization and to ensure compliance with Swiss law.
- Design and implement process improvements to ensure the economic, effective and efficient delivery of services.
- Lead the implementation of the accounting modules of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (Microsoft Navision).
2. Management of Headquarters accounts
- Ensure the timely and accurate recording of all Headquarters’ financial transactions.
- Manage the accounts payable and receivables functions, ensuring effective control.
- Manage the timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
3. Treasury management
- Manage the global treasury function to ensure that IUCN meets its financial commitments in a timely and efficient manner, whilst ensuring the protection of capital, maximising the income generated by IUCN’s cash and investments, and minimising the adverse effects of currency and asset fluctuations.
4. Other
- Manage and co-ordinate the Financial Services Unit team so as to optimise the use of available resources, build skills within the unit, and provide a consistent service to Headquarters staff and regional and country offices.
- Support the Finance and Audit Committee and other statutory bodies through the preparation of reports and attendance of meetings.
|
• EXPERIENCE •Professional accounting qualification (ACA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent). • Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience including 5 years’ experience in a senior financial position. • Experience in working in a management position in a multinational, multicultural environment, either in a major commercial company or international organization. • Experience in process improvement and the implementation and use of integrated financial systems. • Experience in statutory financial reporting in line with an internationally recognised reporting framework. • Treasury management experience. • COMPETENCIES • Service mindset. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to manage a team of people, delegate and produce results. • Fluent written and spoken English. • Good knowledge of French preferred. • Proven analytical and report writing skills. • Team player. |
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
www.iucn.org
https://twitter.com/IUCN