Financial Analyst – Expenditure and Treasury at OECD

THE POSITION The Accounting & Financial Support (AFS) Division is looking for Expenditure and Treasury Analysts. The selected candidates will work in close collaboration with the OECD Financial Community and other Divisions within EXD/PBF and will report to the Head of Section in either Expenditure or Treasury. Main Responsibilities Candidates should have relevant experience in one or both of the following areas: Expenditure Analyst • Support, monitor and execute financial accounting activities related to treatment of expenditure, including preparing detailed analysis and reconciliations for the purpose of budgetary and IPSAS financial reporting. • Review purchase orders and supplier invoices to ensure accurate accounting treatment, cost allocation, and adherence to financial controls. • Act as a point of contact to directorates on expenditure matters and related policies and processes, combining a strong control function with a solution-oriented approach to facilitate their operational needs. • Extract, analyse and interpret data from the relevant sources (SAP, BusinessObjects, etc.) and present the results visually, simply, and clearly (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint) to support expenditure oversight, control and strategic, data-driven decision-making by management. • Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure the timely resolution of vendor queries and issues. • Support internal and external audit processes, including the preparation of supporting documentation and responses, as required. • Perform other expenditure-related tasks as necessary to support the efficient functioning of corporate accounting activities.Treasury Analyst • Perform and control bank reconciliations between SAP accounting records and the Organisation’s bank accounts, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of discrepancies. • Support cash flow monitoring and liquidity management, including preparation of treasury reporting, optimising use of payment hub data. • Monitor the performance of treasury workflows and automated payment processes (payment hub). • Prepare, verify, and track payment orders, including electronic fund transfers, cash orders, and foreign currency payments, ensuring timely execution and issue resolution. • Provide guidance to Directorates on payment methods and treasury-related procedures, while ensuring treasury control procedures are properly implemented to mitigate risks, including fraud and financial loss. • Monitor interest income, bank fees and charges, supporting analysis and identification of opportunities to improve investment returns and banking fees. • Contribute and support to treasury-automation projects, including the development of the payment hub and vendor onboarding platform, supporting system testing, process alignment, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. • Carry out other treasury-related tasks as required to support the smooth functioning of treasury activities.Candidates should also have relevant experience in the following areas: Systems and Process Optimisation • Analyse financial processes to support the identification and proposal of systemic or process improvements to enable streamlined, lean processes and automated controls, in accordance with OECD financial frameworks and IPSAS reporting requirements. • Support projects from conception to implementation, applying established project management principles and procedures to contribute to timely, high-impact results. • Monitor the performance of financial systems and analyse data outputs with a view to assess and improve system efficiency. • Collaborate with internal technical teams and external consultants to support the delivery of financial system improvement projects.Policies, Processes, and Documentation • Support the modernisation of OECD financial policies and processes, with a view to ensuring they are fit-for-purpose and aligned with evolving organisational needs. • Draft, maintain, and update finance-related guidelines, manuals, policies, procedures, and operational documentation, including process flows, accounting schemes, and decision trees. • Facilitate the implementation of policy and process changes through documentation, guidance, and training initiatives. • Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders within the Organisation. • Oversee other duties and provide back-up support for team members as needed