Finance and Budget Officer

The Finance and Budget Officer in DOS’s Reimbursement Claims Management Section manages reimbursement work for military and police contingents. The P-3 role analyses claims, cost estimates and expenditure data; advises Permanent Missions; prepares management reporting; and supervises claims processing. The post is available through 30 June 2027, subject to extension and eligibility conditions.

• Review, certify and process contingent-owned-equipment death and disability awards and third-party claims
• Verify supporting documentation and prepare claim certifications for final settlement
• Advise Permanent Missions on contingent reimbursement frameworks and compensation matters
• Prepare cost estimates, budget proposals, management reports and expenditure monitoring
• Analyse claims data and produce visual reports to support planning and decision-making
• Supervise routine claims verification and processing by subordinate staff

• Advanced degree in Finance, Management, Public or Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related finance field, or a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• At least five years of experience in finance, administration, budget, accounting, economics or a related field
• Experience using enterprise resource planning systems, financial modules, automated budgeting and accounting systems, spreadsheets and word-processing applications
• English is required

• Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar professional accreditation
• Experience in military or police planning operations and associated equipment and concepts
• Experience supporting field operations or similar international organisations
• Experience processing complex claims based on negotiated multi-stakeholder agreements
• Experience with data analytics and visualisation reports and dashboards

• Financial Management
• Budget Analysis
• Claims Management
• Data Analysis
• Data Visualisation
• Financial Reporting
• Policy Interpretation

• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Financial Modules
• Automated Budgeting Systems
• Accounting Systems
• Spreadsheets
• Word Processing Applications

• Temporarily available until 30 June 2027 with possible extension subject to funding availability
• Selection may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or internal candidates