06 March 2017 - The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its Headquarters in Vienna is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the Treaty banning any nuclear-weapon-test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification regime, including a network of 337 stations worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre and on-site inspections to monitor compliance.

We seek to recruit a highly qualified candidate for the following position in the Commission’s Provisional Technical Secretariat:

Post title:                                            Finance Assistant - Payments

Grade:                                                G-4

Vacancy Announcement No:         VA338-07-2017

Date of Issuance:                             02-Mar-2017

Deadline Date:                                 01-Apr-2017

Reporting date:                                 As soon as possible

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Finance Officer – Payments to:

Receive and record incoming invoices, travel claims and other payment requests and respond verbally and in writing to queries from vendors and from staff members in relation to payment to be made;

Examine the received payment documents for compliance with the Financial Rules and Regulations, Directives and obligating documents as well as for mathematical correctness and, if applicable, for discounts;

In case of inconsistencies, request supporting documents, additional information, amendments and if necessary corrective action;

Prepare payment vouchers by deciding the appropriate use of funds, mode of payments and currency and make accounting entries;

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Completed secondary education and financial training;

At least three years relevant working experience in the field of finance, including two years of payments experience, preferably in an an international environment;

Good knowledge of standard computer software (Word, Excel, etc.). Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage;

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential. Working knowledge of one of the other official languages of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission is an asset.

Competencies:

Professionalism – Professional competencies in the related field of work; conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; able to work independently with minimum supervision; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.

Planning and Organizing - Ability to plan and organize own work within the framework of the Section’s work programme; good organizational skills.

Communication – Very good skills in communicating with people from different backgrounds.

Teamwork – Very good interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Technological Awareness – Ability to apply technological tools relevant to the job and to keep abreast of developments in the profession.

Client Orientation – Skillful in identifying clients’ needs.

Remuneration/Contract:

Indicative tax-free annual net base salary of Euro 37,395 subject to deduction of contributions to the CTBTO Provident Fund and Health Insurance Scheme. Additional benefits include, when applicable, dependency allowance and thirty working days vacation per year. This post is for local recruitment only.

How to Apply:

All applications should be made via the CTBTO e-Recruitment system before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

The CTBTO Preparatory Commission retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy; to make an appointment at a lower grade in particular if the selected candidate has less than the qualifications required; to make an appointment with a modified job description, or to offer a contract term for a shorter duration than indicated in the Vacancy Announcement.

The CTBTO Preparatory Commission reserves the right to undertake correspondence only with shortlisted candidates.

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CTBTO Preparatory Commission, Personnel Section, Vienna International Centre, Room E0979, P.O. Box 1200, A-1400 Vienna. Tel. (43.1) 26030 5897. E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

THE PREPARATORY COMMISSION FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR-TEST-BAN-TREATY ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. APPLICATIONS FROM QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED.