Duty station: Geneva, Switzerland
Type of appointment: Fixed term, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated time of start: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 25 February 2023
Context:
Network for Economic Research and Technical Solutions (NERTS) is a consortium of researchers and professionals with expertise in economic development, assurance, audit, advisory, consulting and other related technical solutions. Our team comprises members with economics, development, and professional financial management backgrounds. We execute research projects, provide data solutions, evaluate policies, engage in policy advocacy, and provide financial advisory, assurance, consulting services, and risk assessments. The Network organizes dialogues with policymakers, researchers, the media and civil society organizations (CSOs) so that our research findings and technical expertise can directly benefit society.
NERTS is a world-class Policy Research, Advocacy, Advisory, Assurance, and Consulting Network respected for its professionalism and known for its quality delivery. NERTS promotes and influences policymaking in developing countries through cutting-edge research and technical solutions based on reliable data and rigorous analysis.
About Financial Management and Systems (FMS)
NERTS offers a range of financial management services aimed at providing insights into the key questions that require the focus of leaders who seek growth and stability. We help our clients to be more effective and efficient in managing their financial statements to grow their net worth, through optimal liability and assets management (ALM) rules, as well as financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting policies and systems.
In close collaboration with professionals from diverse backgrounds FMS bring the most cost-effective solutions to our clients. We advise our clients on financial management policies, systems and processes based on new developments to help them stay ahead and grow. The range of financial management services we offer include audits, reviews, assurance insights and performance assessments. We also manage services and perform strategic, reputational, regulatory, financial and operational risk assessments for the public and private sectors.
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Director of the Department for Financial Management Services, the successful candidate will support the financial management services of NERTS.
Core Functions and Responsibilities:
- Support the development of our proprietary materials including our service delivery models, approaches, methodologies and tools to offer the technical solutions.
- Where such tools already exist, to study and adapt them and demonstrate the added value of NERTS
- Look for consortium members that NERTS can work with in various fields to offer technical solutions
- Look for the best ways to market our solutions to potential clients
- Perform any other related duties as required
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- The candidate must have completed Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
- Must be in the final year of his/her graduate studies in the above field(s)
- University Degree in the above with two years of professional experience
- Certification as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will be an added advantage
Experience:
- Experience in computerized accounting and financial management systems and software;
- Knowledge of finance, budget, procurement and risk management;
- Knowledge of MS Office specifically Excel, knowledge of accounting systems, software and procedures.
Languages
- For all applicants, fluency in English and French (oral and written) is required.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to info@nerts-ch.com, by 31 January 2023 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
No Fees:
NERTS neither charges a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee) nor requests any information related to bank accounts.