Comptroller and Director of Finance

Direct WHO's global finance function from Geneva, overseeing statutory reporting, treasury, investments, payroll, insurance and pensions while safeguarding liquidity, strengthening controls and ERP integration, advising senior leadership and Member States, resolving audits and leading departmental performance.

Department: Finance, Business Operations

• Direct global accounting, statutory reporting, income and treasury management
• Oversee pension, staff health insurance, payroll and transactional finance services
• Forecast financing and report funding availability to senior stakeholders
• Safeguard liquidity, cash flow and investment reserves within risk parameters
• Maintain financial policies, controls and ERP-integrated processes
• Advise WHO leadership, regional offices and hosted entities on finance strategy
• Coordinate external audits and resolve reported issues
• Lead departmental planning, budgets and staff performance

• Advanced degree in financial management, business administration or a closely related field, or a relevant first degree with CA or CPA certification
• At least 15 years of progressive relevant experience, including at least 10 years at senior decision-making level in a large multinational or international organisation
• Senior experience leading financial reform, planning, risk, change, controls and financial systems in large-scale international operations
• Expert knowledge of English

• International Professional appointment subject to WHO geographical mobility