OPEC Recruits for Finance Officer

OPEC's mission is to help stabilise the oil market through coordination of national oil production policies and to help oil producers achieve a reasonable investment return. It further helps

ensure stable oil supplies for consumers. The advertised post is located at the OPEC Secretariat in Vienna, Austria, headed by the Secretary General, who carries out the executive functions of the Organization.

Job Dimensions:

Within the Finance & Human Resources Department, the Finance Section is responsible for all financial matters and financial control functions at the Secretariat and ensuring financial integrity of the Organization as stipulated in the Financial Regulations.

The Finance Officer is responsible for financial matters and financial control functions at the Secretariat, ensuring financial integrity of the Organization in accordance with the objectives of the Section. He plans and manages financial resources of the Secretariat efficiently. Furthermore, he manages the work program of the Finance Section and supervises and guides its staff.

Required Competencies and Qualifications:

• University degree (advanced degree preferred) in Accounting/Finance
• A minimum of 8 years (6 years in case of an advanced degree) in accounting, finance and budgeting
• Training/specialization in accounting (managerial / financial accounting), finance (financial management preferred), cost & benefit analysis/budgeting and computer accounting systems
• Analytical, communication and presentation skills

Status and Benefits:

Members of the Secretariat are international employees whose responsibilities are not national but exclusively international. In carrying out their functions, they have to demonstrate the personal qualities expected of international employees such as integrity, independence and impartiality.

The post is at grade E, reporting to the Head of Finance & Human Resources Department. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

Applications:

Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years. OPEC has a policy of non-discrimination.

Applicants are requested to fill in a résumé and an application form which can be received from their Country's Governor for OPEC.

In order for applications to be considered, they must reach the OPEC Secretariat through the relevant Governor not later than 19 October 2010.