DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Controller, the incumbent is responsible for planning and managing the work and resources of the Section, leading the digital transformation of financial business processes in close cooperation with key business process owners across the Organization. The incumbent will:

(a) Supervise and direct the provision of finance, budget, and treasury services, including the planning and management of the related human and financial resources. Determine priorities and allocate resources for the timely and quality delivery of work products, ensuring alignment with the results-based management framework; monitor operational performance levels, identify future skills requirements and proactively manage the talent needs through a plan to address workforce gaps through development initiatives;

(b) Lead the ongoing digital and ERP transformation of the Finance Section, including the adoption of new and emerging technologies, in close collaboration with teams responsible for enterprise solutions, planning, human resources and procurement, focusing on the re-engineering of business processes based on a transformation vision and goals and best practice;

(c) Ensure the development, review and update of accounting policies to ensure ongoing and efficient compliant with relevant accounting standards (IPSAS) and meeting of related business requirements;

(d) Draft and service Congress, the Executive Council, the Financial Advisory Committee and the Audit and Oversight Committee on matters related to Finance and Budget while maintaining and continuously improving trust and transparency with Members related to Finance and Budget matters;

(e) Leads the preparation of Annual financial statements in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and WMOs Financial Regulations and Rules;

(f) Oversee treasury and investment management functions and lead strategic engagement with banking partners and negotiation of services provided (cash management, foreign exchange, etc.);

(g) Manage the voluntary contributions financial reporting function and ensure timely preparation and submission of donor reports;

(h) Co-ordinate with the Partnership and Resource Mobilization Division to ensure that revenue recognition procedures and approvals of financial terms and conditions of donor agreements are consistent with WMO's financial regulations and rules, established accounting policies, and cash management requirements;

(i) Provide the External and Internal Auditors with information of a financial nature required during the conduct of their work and prepare replies to audit observations, effectively address recommendations and issues;

(j) Contribute to the UN inter-agency task force on accounting standards and represent WMO in relevant meetings;

(k) Partner with key internal stakeholders to instill a financial mindset across the organization and champion financial management reform and improvement within WMO;

(l) Closely cooperate with internal divisions and offices, in particular with the Procurement Section, Human Resources Section, Information and Communication Technology Section, Travel Section, and the Internal Oversight Office;

(m) Perform as the Approving Officer to review and approve payments in respect of financial transactions;

(n) Perform other duties related to emerging strategic issues as may be assigned by the Controller.