Branch Head; Budget %Finance

Position: Branch Head (Budget %26 Finance)
Principal Duties

All matters relating to budget, finance, purchasing and contracting.

Carries out his/her financial duties within the limit of the financial authority delegated to him/her by the IMS Financial Controller.

Managing the preparation of the Medium-Term Resource Plan, the yearly Budget Estimates and the In-Year Reviews.

Providing all the Colleges budgetary and managerial accounting reports and supporting the IMS Financial Controller in presenting them to the Budget Committee.

Managing all international funds allocated to the College.

Managing the processing and recording of requests for authorization to commit funds as well as prior approval and management of commitments in accordance with article 25 of the NFRs and for transfer of approved credits in accordance with NFRs article 26 and within the limits established by the IMS Financial Controller.

Supervising disbursing activities and countersigning all payment orders and cheques.

Organizing effective internal control of activities having financial implications, including those financed with non-appropriated funds.

Chairing the Colleges Contract Award Committee.

Assisting the DOE in establishing priorities for expenditures and including them in Budget Estimates and planning.

Managing the activities of the Budget and Finance Branch.

Ensuring that funds are expended in line with the approved budgets.

Providing advice on the effective and efficient allocation of budget resources.

Conducting budgetary and financial studies and rendering budget and fiscal reports as required.

Controlling the write-off and disposal of property.

Advising and consulting the correct application of rules and regulations governing tax exemptions and customs clearance for local acquisition, importation and exportation of official and private tax exempted goods and other international privileges for the College and the wider local NATO community, interfacing with the relevant Host Nation authorities.

Checking agreements / MoUs with NATO / National institutions with regard to financial aspects.

Special Requirements and Additional Duties
Flexibility Clause:
The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as directed. ‘Other duties’ should be similar, albeit in a different organizational element, to that which the individual normally works.

Essential Qualifications
Professional/Experience

At least 10 years related professional experience in economics, accounting, business administration, finance, procurement and contracting, management or related discipline.

Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

Automated accounting knowledge.

Education/Training

University degree in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management or related discipline.

Standard Automated Data Processing (ADP) – Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.

Language Requirements

English SLP 333 - STANAG 6001

French SLP 2222 – STANAG 6001

Desirable Qualifications
Professional/Experience

Have familiarity with NATO financial regulations.

Have attended a NATO or equivalent Executive Development Programme, and the NATO Resource Management Education Programme (RMEP) Course.

Have gained working experience within an International Organization staffed by both civilian and military personnel.

Have demonstrated abilities in financial analysis and reporting. Previous service with NATO. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Application Suite.

Knowledge of NATO Financial Regulations and Procedures. Good background knowledge of the social activities associated with Senior Officers.

Several years in a NATO environment or other international organizations.

Education/Training

Training is Oracle Financial Systems or equivalent.

Language Requirements

English SLP 4444 – STANAG 6001.

Italian SLP 3333 – STANAG 6001.

Attributes/Competencies
The incumbent must be highly articulate and persuasive possessing tact and diplomacy. He/she should be able to deal with a wide range of problems and be capable of analytical as well as original thought. Must possess keen perception and apply sound judgement. The incumbent must be capable of working in a demanding environment and quickly reacting to…