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07-4487 OFFICE(07)/71 
17 October 2007 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 620  
 
  The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Finance Specialist in the Finance and Accounts Section, Administration and Ge neral Services Division.  Serving staff members interested in this 
position are also invited to apply.  The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 TITLE AND GRADE: Finance Specialist, Grade 7
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 STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 92,000 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 contract fo r two years, with possibility of extension. 
 GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general supe rvision of the Chief of the Finance and 
Accounts Section,  the incumbent will perform the following 
duties: 
(a) Participate in the implementation of a new accounting system 
based  on the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); 
 
(b) Provide advice to the Chief of Section on the adaptation of 
IPSAS standards to the WTO context; 
 
(c) Act as focal point for the IPSAS project team; 
 
(d) Ensure that the implementation of the fixed asset module 
results in an accurate reflection of the current fixed asset 
position; 
 
(e) Provide coaching support in order to increase the technical 
accounting capacity of the Section staff; 
 
(f) Prepare the background documentation describing new 
accounting procedures and assist in the development of new process flows. 
  
                                                     
 
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the sel ected candidate does not fully meet all of the required 
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REQUIRED  QUALIFICATIONS: A recognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA or 
equivalent) and a bachelor's degr ee or higher in a financial 
discipline is required.  A minimum of five years of responsible and varied financial management experience, including a thorough 
understanding of IAS/IFRS. A highly developed sense of 
responsibility, tact, discretion and ability to communicate technical details to other staff in a diverse international setting.  Demonstrated proficiency in th e use of computerized accounting 
systems (Oracle or equivalent ERP system). 
 
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of E nglish and French. Knowledge of 
Spanish would be an asset. 
 
APPLICATIONS:
2 Please 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-mail or fax to the Human Resources Division requesting the form.  A completed form may also be submitted to the following address: 
  Director, Human Resources Division 
  WTO 
  Centre William Rappard 
  154, rue de Lausanne   1211 Geneva 21   Switzerland 
  E-mail:  humanresources@wto.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. 620. 
  Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants 
possessing the required qualifica tions will be taken into 
consideration.  Only the successful  candidate will be notified of the 
outcome of the competition. 
  Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about 
progress of their application. 
 CLOSING DATE OF THIS  VACANCY NOTICE:  14 November 2007 
   No applications will be considered after this date. 
 The WTO is a non smoking environment. 
 
                                                     
 
2 Only applications from nationals  of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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