Company Description

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 OECD has earned a leading role in international tax issues. The Centre for Tax Policy and Administration (CTPA) is the focal point for the OECD’s work on all taxation issues, both international and domestic, and it works to advance the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General, ensuring impact of the OECD tax work in the international governance architecture. The CTPA collaborates with other parts of the Organisation on issues such as the digitalisation of the global economy, tax and climate change, tax and inclusive growth, and the impact of taxation on labour markets and several other multidisciplinary projects. The CTPA also provides the analytical support to the OECD’s Committee on Fiscal Affairs, which consists of senior tax policy and administration officials from OECD countries, Associate and Partner countries and other international and regional tax organisations. It also supports the work of the Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), with more than 140 member countries and jurisdictions, and the Inclusive Forum on Carbon Mitigation Approaches. Through its work, the CTPA enhances the OECD’s global role in standard-setting, building knowledge, communicating with the world and interacting with governments and stakeholders from around the world to inform and influence policy making in the tax area.

CTPA is looking for a Resource Management Advisor (RMA)- Finance Manager. S/He will carry out a wide range of duties in the field of budget and finance, providing support and advice in the management of financial resources in compliance with the OECD regulatory framework. S/he will report to the Head of the Resource Management Unit of the CTPA.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Budget Management

• Provide strategic support and advice to the Head of RMU and Director’s Office, on the most efficient use of resources.
• Support and provide input to the preparation, implementation and execution of the Part I Programme of Work and Budget (PWB), including planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Ensure an accurate and timely application of the internal framework, in compliance with Financial Regulations, Instructions and Procedures. This includes the development and maintenance of updated finance related guidelines on all aspects of budget management and reporting.
• Manage and support periodic and internal audit activities including the preparation of supporting documentation and data and responding to auditor’s questions as needed.

Voluntary Contribution Management

• Manage the review and revision of voluntary contribution offers and agreements.
• Lead contract negotiations and preparation, including the review of budget proposals.
• Ensure that all expenditure is carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions of the voluntary contributions, including any relevant reporting.
• Review and validate the financial reports on VC expenditures and ensure they are sent in a timely manner.

Analysis, Reporting and Communications

• Lead data management, analysis and reporting on financial information, including the preparation of consolidated strategic and/or analytical reporting for senior management.
• Provide in-depth analysis on the financial situation and the future trends in the context of OECD corporate exercises (e.g. PWB preparation, Budget Committee, etc.), identifying any potential funding gaps and how these can be met.
• Prepare cost estimates, spending plans, financial analyses, forecasts, budget reports and official documents in relation to the Programme of Work and Budget (PWB), including regular committee reporting.
• Co-ordinate all corporate reporting for the Part I budget providing briefing material as appropriate to management.
• Draft clear documentation relating to budget and financial matters. Present to applicable bodies as necessary.
• Represent the CTPA in OECD-wide coordination groups on various financial reform topics.

Management and other administrative responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the work of one or more Finance Officers in the Resource Management Unit including coordinating work, managing tasks and priorities, setting objectives, and overseeing outputs.
• Lead, motivate, and develop team members, providing guidance, and creating a positive working environment, and supporting professional development.
• Actively stay abreast of developments in budget and finance policies and procedures, as well as corporate financial management reforms, deadlines, guidelines and best practices, and assist in the implementation of any related reforms.
• Ensure knowledge sharing of practices and procedures within the CTP/RMU to facilitate knowledge management.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• A University degree, preferably in business or public administration, finance, management, or a closely related field.

Professional background

• At least five years’ professional experience in finance, budget, and resources management with proven experience in an international organisation or similar work environment, involving projects with multi-year financing and staffing requirements.
• Proven experience in processing large amounts of data, consolidating relevant information and developing analyses for decision-making.
• Knowledge of results-based budgeting and financial management.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with large and complex VCs and Grants, and capacity to manage a complex funding portfolio.
• Experience with the Organisation’s Programme of Work, budget, and financial management structure.
• Experience in supervising a small team would be an advantage.
• Experience in working with and for developing and emerging countries would be an advantage.

Tools

• Excellent technical knowledge of the OECD IT systems used (SAP, OBMR, BO, GM, PWB Database, Excel, ONE, SEM), or the ability to quickly master the use of such applications, with very good proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications. Excellent knowledge and practical experience with the IT systems used for financial management in the Organisation (SAP, BO, OBMR, Excel, GM, PWB Database, ONE etc.) in order to process, and monitor transactions, track expenditure, and provide regular reporting for management purposes.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a 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 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); 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 about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Additional Information

Contract Duration

• Eighteen months fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

Closing Date:

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 Wednesday 13 November 2024 (Paris time).

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 7146.59 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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Salary Information Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen and panel interviews are planned.

Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

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.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.