Unit Head (Accounts Payable)(P3)

International Atomic Energy Agency; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 60 000 - 75 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent international organization in Vienna is seeking a Unit Head for Accounts Payable. The ideal candidate will lead a team, oversee the accurate processing of financial transactions, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in finance and accounting and must be fluent in English. This is a temporary position for 12 months, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to important financial operations.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, including supervisory roles.
• Excellent oral and written command of English; knowledge of other IAEA languages is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage accounts payable segment and Unit staff.
• Act as payment authorization officer for delegated payments.
• Coordinate reporting of key performance indicators.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Judgement/decision making

Technical/scientific credibility

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Unit Head (Accounts Payable) (P3)

Job ID: 2025/0527 (137697)

Organization: MTBF- Unit C

Position: Temporary Assistance - Regular for 12 months

Posting Date: 2025-11-17 09:52:36 AM

Closing Date: 2025-12-01 10:59:00 PM

Important notice regarding application deadline: the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.

Organizational Setting

The Division of Budget and Finance manages the financial resources essential for full implementation of the IAEA's scientific and technical programmes. The Division provides financial services and solutions for programme budgeting, treasury, payments, payroll, financial accounting and reporting to support the IAEA's mandate.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Section Head, the Unit Head leads the Unit’s staff and coordinates with team members and internal/external counterparts to ensure timely, effective and accurate processing of financial transactions in accordance with the Agency's rules and procedures. The Unit Head ensures overall integrity, accuracy and completeness of reporting of the financial transactions and leads less complex change initiatives and participates in complex change initiatives having a significant impact.

Role

The Unit Head is a team player and leader, overseeing the work of other members of the Unit to ensure accurate, timely and efficient processing of financial transactions.

He/She is a focal point for staff members throughout the IAEA and external counterparts, providing advice and guidance to facilitate the processing of financial transactions.

He/She is a change manager/agent leading less complex and participating in significant change initiatives and promoting the adoption of best practices.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Lead and manage the assigned accounts payable segment and Unit staff to ensure the accurate, timely and proper recording of all financial transactions in accordance with Agency rules and procedures.
• Act as payment authorization officer for payments within the delegated monetary limits.
• Coordinate the monitoring and reporting of the assigned accounts payable segment key performance indicators and review accounting records/financial exception reports to ensure data integrity.
• Lead less complex change initiatives and participate in complex change initiatives, effectiveness and quality reviews by recommending, developing and implementing innovative solutions affecting the Section/Division.
• Ensure that adequate internal controls related to financial transactions processing are in place.
• Review the periodic and year‑end closure tasks assigned to the Unit/Section and other work needed in the preparation of year‑end financial statements.
• Plan and organize deployment of resources based on assessed needs, monitoring team performance in meeting assigned deadlines and milestones.
• Encourage open communication and build consensus, using tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive information and keeping staff informed of decisions and directives as appropriate.
• Set realistic targets and ensure availability of resources while supporting staff members in achieving results, monitoring progress and integrating lessons learned.
• Encourage teamwork, build effective teams and resolve problems by creating a supportive and collaborative team spirit, collaborating with people outside the immediate area of responsibility.

Required Expertise and Competencies

Analytical thinking: applies business analytics to establish programme priorities and makes rational judgements from available information and analysis.

Judgement/decision making: consults with and seeks advice at the appropriate managerial level when making complex decisions, facilitating dialogue and development of best practice in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules.

Technical/scientific credibility: provides guidance and advice in his/her area of expertise on the application of scientific/professional methods, procedures and approaches.

Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a directly related field. Advanced university degree or recognised professional accounting certification is an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, at least two of which in an international environment; experience in a supervisory role; experience in drafting various policy and procedure documents.
• Language: Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Equality and Inclusion Statements

• The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff members is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• Staff members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
• Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
• The IAEA has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Evaluation Process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency‑based interview.
• Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Appointment Information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
• Staff members may be assigned to any location.
• Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
• The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for a shorter duration than indicated above.