06-3898  . /.       OFFICE(06)/102      14 August 2006 
 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO
 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 583  
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill th e position of Finance and Accounts Officer in the 
Finance and Accounts Section, Admi nistration and General Services Di vision.  Serving staff members 
interested in this position are al so invited to apply.  The WTO is  an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 TITLE AND GRADE: Finance a nd Accounts Offi cer – Grade 8
1 
 STARTING SALARY: Approximately
 Swiss francs 113,000 net p.a. 
 
OTHER CONDITIONS In accordance with WTO 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 two years, with possibility of extension. 
 GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supe rvision of the Chief of the Finance and Accounts Section, the 
incumbent will perform the following functions: 
 
  (a) coordinating, prioritising a nd approving the work performed by 
support staff in the maintena nce of financial accounts; 
   (b) verifying payments and receip ts, including activ ities related to 
technical cooperation and capacity-building pursuant to the Doha Development Agenda; 
 
  (c) preparing financial reports and year-end financial statements; 
   (d)  participating in the development and maintenance of the 
computerized accounting system; 
 
  (e) participating in the develo pment and implementation of sound 
accounting procedures  and practices; 
   (f) participating in the contro l and maintenance of all accounting 
records; 
 
  (g) participating in the develo pment and implementation of sound 
investment and cash management  procedures and practices;  
   (h) supervising support staff at various levels. 
 
                                                           
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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644   (i) undertaking other assignments as identified by the Chief of the 
Section. 
 
REQUIRED 
QUALIFICATIONS: An advanced unive rsity degree in a relevant ar ea or recognized professional 
qualification in accountancy  or finance.  A minimum of five years of 
responsible and varied financial management experience, including a 
thorough understanding of accounting prin ciples and practices.  A highly 
developed sense of responsibility, tact , and discretion with experience in 
supervision of staff.  Demonstrated pr oficiency in the us e of computerized 
accounting systems (Oracle, Excel, Word). 
 LANGUAGES: Excellent kno wledge of either E nglish or French and a good basic knowledge 
of the other language.  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. 583. 
   Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing the 
required qualifications 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 25 September 2006 
VACANCY NOTICE:  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.