Tasks
General Accounting Oversee all financial operations, including monitoring and reporting activities
Manage and control IPDET account balances
Prepare and compile annual financial statements
Grant Management Manage financial reporting and forecasting, including the preparation of semi-annual financial reconciliation and reporting to the World Bank.
Disburse grant payments and coordinate the annual external audit
Maintain and update the World Bank's grant management system, "Client Connection
Coordinate closely with the World Bank task manager of IPDET and the financial management team to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Procurement Manage tender processes and contract administration
Manage the World Bank's procurement system, "STEP
Coordinate closely with the World Bank task manager of IPDET and the procurement team to ensure that procurement procedures and reporting are in line with the World Bank's grant requirements
Regional Coordination Coordinate and monitor accounting activities for entities responsible for regional program deliveries
Budgeting Work closely with the Head of Program and Program Officer to develop and manage budget plans
Requirements
Commercial qualification, ideally with an accounting focus
Several years of relevant experience in financial administration, accounting and financial reporting, preferably in grant management within an international organization
Knowledge of VAT regulations is an advantage
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both German and English
Proficient in IT applications related to accounting
High level of resilience and adaptability
Independent, solution-oriented approach to work
Quick to grasp new concepts and adapt to new tasks
We offer
A diverse role in a dynamic, international field and a multidisciplinary team
Flexible working hours with the possibility of remote work
An attractive workplace located in the city center near the main train station in Bern
Employment according to cantonal guidelines
Contact
For further information, please contact:
Dr. des. Matthias Edel, Operational Program Manager IPDET, E-mail: matthias.edel@unibe.ch
Dr. Christina Cuonz, Director of the Center for University Continuing Education, E-mail: christina.cuonz@unibe.ch
Interviews will be held on the mornings of 11 and 12 November.
For more information, please visit:
Center for University Continuing Education: www.zuw.unibe.ch
IPDET: www.ipdet.org
Continuing Education at the University of Bern: www.weiterbildung.unibe.ch
We look forward to receiving your complete application in electronic form (one PDF file) by 4 November 2024, sent to info.zuw@unibe.ch. Subject: "Finance Officer IPDET".