Tasks

General Accounting

• Oversee all financial operations, including monitoring and reporting activities
• Manage and control IPDET account balances
• Prepare and compile annual financial statements

• Manage financial reporting and forecasting, including the preparation of semi-annual financial reconciliation and reporting to the World Bank.
• Disburse grant payments and coordinate the annual external audit
• Maintain and update the World Bank's grant management system, "Client Connection"
• Coordinate closely with the World Bank task manager of IPDET and the financial management team to ensure accurate and timely reporting

• Manage tender processes and contract administration
• Manage the World Bank's procurement system, "STEP"
• Coordinate closely with the World Bank task manager of IPDET and the procurement team to ensure that procurement procedures and reporting are in line with the World Bank's grant requirements

• Coordinate and monitor accounting activities for entities responsible for regional program deliveries

• Work closely with the Head of Program and Program Officer to develop and manage budget plans

Requirements

• Commercial qualification, ideally with an accounting focus
• Several years of relevant experience in financial administration, accounting and financial reporting, preferably in grant management within an international organization
• Knowledge of VAT regulations is an advantage
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both German and English
• Proficient in IT applications related to accounting
• High level of resilience and adaptability
• Independent, solution-oriented approach to work
• Quick to grasp new concepts and adapt to new tasks

We offer

• A diverse role in a dynamic, international field and a multidisciplinary team
• Flexible working hours with the possibility of remote work
• An attractive workplace located in the city center near the main train station in Bern
• Employment according to cantonal guidelines

Contact

For further information, please contact:

Dr. des. Matthias Edel, Operational Program Manager IPDET, E-mail: Write an email
Dr. Christina Cuonz, Director of the Center for University Continuing Education, E-mail: Write an email

Interviews will be held on the mornings of 11 and 12 November.

For more information, please visit:
Center for University Continuing Education: www.zuw.unibe.ch
IPDET: www.ipdet.org
Continuing Education at the University of Bern: www.weiterbildung.unibe.ch

We look forward to receiving your complete application in electronic form (one PDF file) by 4 November 2024, sent to Write an email. Subject: "Finance Officer IPDET".