Chief, Accounts and Treasury Unit

Leads the OSCE Accounts and Treasury Unit, directing financial accounting, treasury operations and payment services across the Organisation. The post prepares IPSAS-compliant financial statements, manages external-audit engagement, oversees cash and investment activity, and strengthens financial controls, reporting and policy compliance for executive structures.

• Prepare and consolidate annual accounts and quarterly and year-end financial statements
• Supervise General Ledger maintenance and verify the integrity of related financial transactions
• Manage accounts payable, receivable and payments in line with financial rules and procedures
• Plan cash requirements and manage short-term investments under the OSCE Investment Policy
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and provide written responses to audit observations
• Oversee payment execution, bank-account controls and reconciliation across OSCE executive structures
• Administer assessed contributions, issue bills and monitor income receipts

• First-level university degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field
• At least nine years in finance and accounting, or seven years with a relevant second-level university degree
• Five years in a senior financial management position
• Professional accounting certification from a recognised international professional accountancy body
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Nationality of an OSCE participating State

• Senior financial management experience in the public sector or an international organisation
• Knowledge of another language from the OSCE region
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity

• IPSAS Financial Reporting
• Treasury Management
• Financial Accounting
• External Audit Coordination
• Cash Management
• ERP Systems
• Financial Controls
• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Excel
• Oracle
• ERP Accounts Payable
• Cash Management

• Maximum period of service in the post is 7 years
• Appointment is subject to medical clearance