Branch Head; Treasury, Finance %Accounting

Post Context

ACT contributes to preserving the peace, security and territorial integrity of Alliance member states by leading, at Strategic Command level, Warfare Development required to enhance NATO’s posture, military structures, forces, capabilities and doctrines.

The Finance and Acquisition Directorate is the executive agent for HQ SACT, JALLC, JWC, JATEC, JFTC and subordinate SACT elements (STRE and SEE) in all matters of budget, finance and acquisition policy and execution.

The Head (Treasury, Finance and Accounting) is responsible for managing and maintaining correct accounting records of the execution of approved budgets and assigned infrastructure projects to include receipts, disbursements, and reporting on all international funds in accordance with the NATO Financial Regulations and Rules and Procedures Manual.

The postholder leads the ACT Treasury, Finance and Accounting Branch and provides functional oversight and professional leadership of wider Treasury, Finance and Accounting teams in subordinate Commands.

• Supervise and provide guidance, direction and oversight of the Treasury, Finance and Accounting Branch which encompasses financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and travel. Includes direct supervision to the HQ SACT Section Head, Treasury & Accounting Operations and Disbursing Officer. Also provides guidance to the contracted travel agent on SACT travel policies.
• Develop, monitor and maintain, as appropriate, ACT, and NATO wide policies on Treasury & Accounting matters representing ACT at NATO and Strategic Committees and Working Groups dealing with Centralized NATO Financial Systems (FinS) and accounting policy as required, coordinating where necessary with the development of the ACT Budgetary Policy.
• Act as principal advisor to the ACT Financial Controller on Treasury, Finance and Accounting matters. Provides recommendations on standard operating procedures.
• Develop plans and oversee the day-to-day accounting execution function of the ACT HQ assigned budgets. In particular:
  • Assess, receive and account for contributions and advances of contributions from member governments in accordance with NFR Articles 12 through 16.
  • Provide funds to the Disbursing Officer in accordance with FRP XVIII b.
  • Ensure that requested commitments are within the credits and contract authorities available in the approved budget, or, if the case arises, the approved budgets as amended by budget transfers, and that they are in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations.
  • Authorize all payments to be made in the execution of each commitment and approval under 1.3.3.
• Develop and maintain ACT HQ financial accounts in accordance with NFR Article 26 to include the development of an appropriate Chart of Accounts.
• Manage financial accounting of budgets delegated from non-ACT activities.
• Oversee execution of all other ACT budgets in order to:
  • Ensure adherence to International Public Sector Accounting Standards, NATO and ACT wide accounting policies and procedures.
  • Prepare and review the consolidated annual ACT Financial Statements in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards and the NATO Financial Regulations.
• Provide on-line and other reports to senior management on the financial position, budget execution, and cost accounting.
• Provide input to the Systems Administrator and the proper flow of documents / procedures through the financial accounting systems.
• Manage financial accounting of budgets delegated from non-ACT activities.
• Provide direction, advice and support to ACT subordinate commands on Treasury, Finance and Accounting & matters.
• Review ACT business practices for cost effectiveness.

• Master’s degree in accounting or finance, management, business administration, public administration or related discipline and 8-10 years post related experience
• A Certified Professional Accountancy qualification or international equivalent.
• At least ten years’ experience in Accounting or Financial Management with demonstrated experience in the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Hands‑on experience and a thorough…