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Position Title: Corporate Accountant (Temporary Assignment)
Location: Paris
Country: France
Deadline Date: 24 November 2024

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organization established to promote policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Founded in 1961, the OECD comprises 38 member countries and serves as a platform for governments, policymakers, and citizens to collaborate on evidence-based international standards and solutions to various challenges. The organization focuses on a wide range of issues, including economic performance, job creation, education, and tax evasion, providing a unique forum for data Analysis, experience exchange, and public policy advice. The OECD employs a diverse workforce and operates in multiple countries, making it a significant player in global policy-making and Economic Development.

Job Overview:
The Corporate Accountant position within the Accounting & Financial Support Division (AFS) of the OECD's Executive Directorate (EXD) involves working closely with the OECD Financial Community and other divisions of EXD/PBF. The selected candidates will report to the Head of Section in either Expenditure or Revenue Recognition. The role requires expertise in corporate accounting, particularly in managing expenditure and revenue recognition processes. Candidates will be responsible for preparing and processing accounting transactions, maintaining accounts, analyzing data, and assisting in the production of financial statements based on International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). The position also involves engaging in automation of accounting processes and ensuring compliance with internal accounting rules and procedures. The AFS Division is focused on delivering management excellence and supporting the overall financial stewardship of the OECD.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Corporate Accountant include:

• Corporate Accounting – Expenditure: - Mastering expenditure management applications (Concur, SEM, Invitations) to provide expert advice and support to end users. - Preparing and processing expenditure-related accounting transactions, including missions, invitations, statutory expenditure, and staff costs. - Maintaining accounts in corporate accounting systems and ensuring timely follow-up with internal stakeholders. - Extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data from relevant sources (SAP, BusinessObjects) to facilitate strategic decision-making. - Assisting in the production of supporting documentation for annual financial statements based on IPSAS. - Engaging in the definition, Design, and implementation of automation for accounting processes. - Posting US Taxes and performing reconciliations. - Analyzing anomalies and unreconciled amounts in suspense accounts. - Reviewing payments on a weekly basis.
• Corporate Accounting – Revenue Recognition: - Maintaining accounts in corporate accounting systems and participating in periodic account closings. - Preparing, controlling, reconciling, and inputting quarterly budgetary and accounting entries. - Managing daily automated payment identification workflows and recording incoming payments. - Reviewing, controlling, recording, and dispatching revenue-related invoices and following up on collections. - Preparing notes for the OECD’s annual financial statements and supporting documentation for external audits. - Ensuring compliance of accounting activities with internal rules and procedures. - Escalating issues to the Head of Unit as necessary.
• Documentation and Communications: - Participating in financial system user training initiatives and preparing materials for onboarding. - Maintaining and updating finance-related guidelines, policies, manuals, and procedures. - Providing internal clients with comprehensive advice on Financial Management processes. - Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders within the organization.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications: - A university degree in accounting, financial management, audit, information systems, or a related field. - A professional certification in finance/accounting (e.g., chartered accountant or equivalent) is desirable. - Relevant experience in accounting, financial management, budget management, or financial Systems Management. - Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to service and teamwork. - Strong analytical and technical accounting skills. - Flexibility and ability to manage conflicting requests and meet strict deadlines. - Proven experience in developing accounting automation processes and digitalization projects is advantageous. - Ability to propose innovative solutions to problems and manage projects effectively. - Experience working in an international and multicultural environment is a plus.

Educational Background:
Candidates are required to have a university degree in accounting, financial management, audit, information systems, or a related field. A professional certification in the finance/accounting domain, such as a chartered accountant or equivalent, is considered desirable for this position.

Experience:
Candidates should have relevant experience in accounting, financial management, budget management, or financial systems management. Experience in corporate accounting, particularly in expenditure and revenue recognition, is essential. Proven experience in developing accounting automation processes and working in an international environment is also beneficial.

Languages:
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) is mandatory, along with a willingness to learn the other language. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This position is a temporary assignment lasting between 6 to 18 months, with a start date in December 202

• The salary for the position will depend on the experience of the selected candidate and their status (temporary staff or official). The monthly salary starts at 4,994 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, and is exempt from French income tax. For temporary staff, the salary starts at 2,570 EUR. The OECD has a mandatory retirement age of 67 and is committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their background.