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13 March 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 426
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of Finance and Accounts Officer in the
Administration and General Services  Division.  Applications from men and women are equally welcome.
Serving staff members interested in th is position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Finance and Accounts Officer – Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 95.800,- net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS In accordance with WTO Staff and Pension Plan Regulations.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited non-locally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for one year with possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent, under the supe rvision of the Chief, Finance and Accounts
Section, will be entrusted with the following:
a) coordinating, prioritizing and approving the work performed by
support staff in the maintenance of the financial accounts;
b) verifying payment and receipts;c) preparing financial reports and end-year financial statements;
d) maintaining the computerized accounting system;
e) formulating and implementing new accounting procedures;f) participation in the control a nd maintenance of all accounting
records.
REQUIRED A basic university degree or recogn ized equivalent professional qualification
QUALIFICATIONS: in accounting or finance.  A minimum of five years of relevant practical
experience. A highly developed sense of responsibility, tact and discretion.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computerized accounting systems and
in the supervision of staff.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of one of  the Organization's working languages
(English, French and Spanish) and a very good working knowledge of the
other language.
                                                          
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the sel ected candidate does not fully meet all of the required
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APPLICATIONS: 2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org – under "vacancies" or requested from:
Human Resources Section
WTO
Centre William Rappard154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739-57-72Completed forms should be returned to the above address.All applications will be acknowledg ed, although a delay in answering
must be expected.  Only applicants possessing the required qualifications
will be taken into consideration.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 27 April 2001
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.