Company Description
OECD โ Who we are, what we do
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE (EXD)
The Executive Directorate (EXD) is the steward of OECD resources, on behalf of the Secretary-General. Our focus is on people and their wellbeing; the effective and efficient management of the budget; the safety and security of staff, Delegations, visitors, and of the OECDโs data; maintaining and sustaining physical and digital infrastructure; and enabling the convening power of the OECD through conferences, meetings and events, whether virtual, physical or hybrid. As well as providing corporate services, functions and management support to our staff and Members, we provide integrated, strategic and expert advice on corporate policies and management issues to the Secretary-General, to Council and to Standing Committees, to which we regularly report on corporate matters. We also provide compliance and risk management functions (for management areas under our purview). Ours is a fast-paced environment focused on delivering management excellence across all of our functions.
THE PROGRAMME, BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (EXD/PBF)
Within the Executive Directorate (EXD), the Programme, Budget and Financial Management Service (EXD/PBF), employs a workforce of approximately 115 staff who provide stewardship of the Organisationโs financial resources on behalf of the Secretary-General. The service is composed of six main business units: Accounting & Financial Support Division; Corporate Procurement Group; Engagement and Strategic Transformation Division; Programme of Work Management Division; Resource Management Systems Division; and Voluntary Contribution Management Group.
Within EXD/PBF, the Voluntary Contributions Management Group (VCM) provides support and advice for the management, administration, and control of voluntary contributions and grants offered to the Organisation. The Group has three teams: Review Acceptance and Administration (RAA) Team, Reporting, Control & Compliance (RCC) Team, and the VCM Transversal (TSV) Team which manages transversal projects, accounting controls, and provides support to both RAA and RCC teams. The VCM Group is under the responsibility of the Head of VC Management Group.
Job Description
THE POSITION
Within the VCM Transversal Team (TSV), the Financial Systems Officer, will report to the Financial Systems and Project Analyst to provide VC financial systems support, contribute to deliver on the VCM Groupโs projects portfolio and assist with other transversal activities.
Main Responsibilities
Voluntary Contributions Accounting Transactions:
Manage the VC accounting lifecycle including fund adjustments in SAP, evaluating and executing requests such as budget modifications, VC closing, expenditure allocations or adjustments, and other general accounting entries and corrections.
Perform the year-end and year-start financial activities by executing the VC closing calendar, reconciliations, and conducting controls on carry-forward values.
Maintain documentation of VC Accounting operations, processes, and controls, and maintain records of fund adjustments for management reporting and audit purposes.
Conduct periodic checks of VC cost recovery charges (VC administration charge, PPC) to ensure alignment with the OECD VC Cost Recovery Policy.
Oversee the VC suspense accounts for advance payments and refunds
Financial System support:
Deliver timely and accurate first-level support to users of VC management systems, including the SAP Grants Management module, eVC platforms, and BO reporting tools. Responsibilities include managing user access, maintaining Knowledge Centres and homepages, testing systems following new releases, and coordinating with the Systems team to resolve more complex issues.
Maintain data integrity in VCM Dashboards by integrating new data batches, identifying and flagging discrepancies, and driving continuous improvements to data accuracy and reliability.
Support OECD registrations and filings within Donor portals and the electronic signature process.
VC Project Portfolio coordination:
Ensure coordination and delivery of the Groupโs project portfolio, including AI and digital initiatives, coordinating with relevant teams to collect and align yearly strategic objectives, needs, and draft business cases.
Establish a project management structure, including setting up regular communications and meetings, collecting key information through meeting notes, and ensuring effective follow-up on action items.
Assist in drafting presentations, institutional communications/emails, documenting financial process, and producing mock-up materials.
Other Transversal Activities:
Assist the Head of the VC Management Group on other transversal activities, including analysis, presentations, drafting documents and trainings.
During peak periods, provide support to the RAA team in conducting VC agreement reviews and performing the related administration of VCs.
Assist the RCC team with the compliance review of VC financial reports and related workstreams as needed.
Act as a back-up in the follow up of late VC payments (monitoring of VC ageing balance, follow up with Directorates, ad-hoc reports on VCs due in liaison with the Accounting and Financial Support (AFS) Division).
Contribute to the elaboration and update of corporate VC templates (costing tables, budget templates, etc.).
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate profile
Academic Background
University degree in accounting, financial management, audit, business administration, law or other related fields.
A professional certification in finance/accounting domain (e.g. chartered accountant or equivalent) or an MBA would be an advantage.
Professional Background
Minimum of 2-4 years practical experience in the areas of accounting, financial systems management, audit, or equivalent.
Analytical and technical accounting skills plus knowledge of the Organisationโs financial and administrative systems (SAP, ORACLE, GM, BO) and procedures.
Experience in project management, presentation drafting, process automation and optimisation, AI, and data visualisation would be an advantage.
Proven experience advising clients and key stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated flexibility and agility in supporting team priorities, including the ability to take on tasks as needed to contribute to overall team success.
Solution-oriented mindset to solve problems and cope with conflicting requests and strict deadlines.
Experience demonstrating the ability to work with minimal supervision while referring problems to his or her supervisor.
Experience working in a multicultural environment would be an advantage.
Tools
Very good command of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Analysis.
Knowledge of the Organisationโs financial and administrative systems, particularly SAP FI, GM, FM, Business Objects and Power BI. Knowledge of other ERP solutions would be an advantage.
Excellent working experience with IT technologies and proven ability to rapidly master new digital technologies as they emerge.
Languages
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with commitment to reach a good working level.
Core Competencies
OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
To learn more, refer to OECD Core Competencies.
Additional Information
Closing Date
This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 14 September 2025 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal up to a maximum of 3 years.
What the OECD offers
Monthly base salary starting from 5,185 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
The appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of selected applicant.
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The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates [who are nationals of OECD member countries], irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.
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