National Professional Officer (Finance)

at  FAO

Job Posting: 13/Sep/2024
Closure Date: 27/Sep/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: CSOC
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: NPO (National Professional Officer)
Grade Level: N-3
Primary Location: Hungary-Budapest
Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2010393
CCOG Code: 1A01
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The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold our values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and FAO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks

• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

• The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• National of Hungary.
• Advanced university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field and five years of relevant experience in finance, accounting and/or business analysis OR a first level university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field, seven years of relevant experience and completion of professional qualification in accountancy (CA, CPA, ACCA) or investment professional (CFA).
• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and Hungarian.

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Extent and relevance of experience in finance, business analysis, banking and/or accounting, as well as payment processing and/or reconciliation or supplier banking records masterfile maintenance.
• Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience in analysing and evaluating financial reports and/or experience in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
• A professional qualification from a recognized professional institution (CFA, CCM, CA, CPA) is desirable.
• Extent of knowledge of UN or standard operational rules and procedures.
• Extent of knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) business management software (e.g. Oracle, SAP).
• Experience in a shared services or business support centre is highly desirable.
• Limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of official FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is highly desirable.
  Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Staff members in this category are recruited locally and paid according to a local salary scale. Salary scales are reviewed periodically on the basis of comprehensive surveys of the best prevailing conditions of employment in the locality.
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Please refer the Job description for details