🚀 Finance Officer (FINAXPP)

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The Finance Department (FIN) of the IMF is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate for a Finance Officer position in its Administrative Expenditures and Control Division. The Finance Officer will support the work of the Personnel Payments Section, responsible for administering payroll, pension, and tax operations, and for formulating and implementing human resource policies and IT system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the administration, review, and oversight of pension operations to ensure timely and accurate calculation, processing and disbursement, in compliance with Fund policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain accurate recording and accounting for all pension transactions; prepare and report pension and tax statements to retirees, staff and regulatory authorities; provide data and reporting to external actuarial and audit partners.
• Contribute to the formulation, review, implementation, and administration of Fund policies, procedures, and work practices, leveraging expertise in pension and/or tax domains.
• Analyze Fund programs and practices, and recommend and implement changes as needed; lead and/or coordinate business process optimization projects to streamline operations.
• Participate in FIN's review of strategic and administrative Board papers, including periodic reviews of pension, compensation, and benefit plans.
• Assess regulatory changes in collaboration with HRD and LEG to determine and implement necessary adjustments to Fund policy and practice.
• Maintain and update business process documentation, operational procedures and policies; design procedures and internal controls to mitigate operational risk and improve efficiency.
• Lead or participate in system enhancement and modernization projects, including requirements gathering, design, testing, and project management; partner with the IT Department to maintain systems supporting effective pension administration.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and coaching to team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an advanced university degree in accounting, business administration, finance, human resources or a related field, or a professional finance certification (such as CPA, CA, CFA). A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience is required, or alternatively, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related position at Grade A10 or equivalent.

Experience in processing pension operations and administering pension plans is required. Prior knowledge of international organisations’ pension and/or tax operations, and related accounting and administrative policies and procedures is a strong advantage. Experience with Peoplesoft, Workday and ServiceNow, and design, operation and control of IT systems is preferred. Project management experience is beneficial.

Core Competencies

• Problem‑solving: analytical, strategic, technical, innovative; attention to detail; judgment.
• Communication: verbal and written communication skills; active listening.
• Relationship management: collaboration, teamwork, interpersonal sensitivity.
• Work management: drive for results; planning and organisational skills; adaptability; ability to handle multiple issues under tight deadlines.

This vacancy shall be filled by a 3‑year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015. A regular staff member who is selected to fill the vacancy will maintain their open‑ended status. If the selected candidate is a contractual employee, they will be offered a Term staff appointment. Staff members already on a term appointment will continue their current term but may receive an extension provided that their current term appointment has not already been extended.

All applicants are expected to include a Statement of Interest as an attachment to the application, which may be used in the screening process for this vacancy.

Department: FINAXPP Finance Department Administrative Expenditures/Control Personnel Payments Section. Hiring for: A11, A12.

The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.