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22 July 2003
03-3928 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 498
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the position of Chief, Finance and Accounts Section in the
Administration and General Services  Division.  Applications from men and women are equally welcome.
Serving staff members interested in th is position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Chief – Grade 101
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 142,400 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and
WTO Pension Plan Regulations.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited
internationally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for tw o years with possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general directio n of the Director of the Division, the
incumbent is responsible for the overall planning and supervision
of the financial and accounting operations of the Organization.  In
particular, the incumbent is responsible for:
(a) managing the staff of the Finance and Accounts Section;
(b) supervising the provision of financial and accounting services,
including the processing  of the payroll, and the maintenance
of the related documents and records;
(c) developing and implementing sound financial procedures and
practices;
(d) developing and maintaining computerized financial
management systems with a view to optimizing themanagement information available from such systems;
(e) providing authoritative advice to senior management and
Members in respect of financial and accounting operations;
(f) liaising with and responding to the external auditors on
financial procedures and practices;
(g) preparing documents for the Committee on Budget, Finance
and Administration and other bodies;
                                                     
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all of the required
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(h) representing the WTO at external meetings dealing with
financial and accounting matters.
REQUIRED A basic university degree or recognized professional qualification
QUALIFICATIONS: in finance or accountancy together with theoretical knowledge
equivalent to that obtained at advanced university degree level in
finance or accountancy.  A minimum of ten years’ progressively
responsible and varied financial management experience, including
a thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices
and demonstrated proficiency in the implementation and
maintenance of computerized accounting systems.  A demonstrated
ability to plan, organize and direct financial and accountingservices, including strong management and communication skills.
LANGUAGES: An excellent knowledge of English and French.  Proficiency in
Spanish would be a distinct advantage.
APPLICATIONS:
2Please use the online application form which may be downloaded
from the WTO website – www.wto.org - under "vacancies".  If you
are unable to download the application form, please send an e-mailor fax to the Human Resources Section requesting the form.  A
completed form may also be submitted to the following address:
Director, Administration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
e-mail: humanresources@wt o.org Fax:  +41-22-739 5772
Please do not send your application via multiple routes.  It is not
necessary to follow your application up with copies of
qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications
etc.
Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application
form the Vacancy Notice No. 498.
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants
possessing the required qualifications will be taken into
consideration.  Only the successful candidate will be notified of theoutcome of the competition.
Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about
progress of their application.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS 16 September 2003
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date.
                                                     
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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