Treasury Assistant

Treasury Assistant (FAP-DHO-TP-2020-58-LD)
Geneva, Switzerland
Contract

Company Description
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Job Description
Introduction

Do you have experience with treasury and cash management? Are you a motivated finance professional who enjoys being part of a dynamic and diverse team? CERN, take part!

As a Treasury Assistant, you will join a small team inside the Department Head Office at CERN Finance and Administrative Processes department. The Treasury and Payment team is in charge of the Organization's treasury and cash management and handles all payments made by the Organization.

In collaboration with the rest of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring that the budget's requirements are met in terms of liquidity, as well as ensuring that risks and opportunities are identified and well managed in the short, medium and long term.

Functions

As a Treasury Assistant, you will:

Ensure payments and treasury operations are controlled and made on a timely basis, in compliance with the section's procedures.
Perform treasury and cash management operations according to the section's policies.
Assist in the preparation of treasury related reports and documents such as Finance Committee documents, Month end and key performance indicators reports.
Maintain good relationship with the banks, other financial institutions and CERN suppliers.
Assist in the training of newcomers.
Ensure the section's Internal Control System (ICS) is up to date and covers all existing risks and controls.
Coordinate the maintenance and update of the ICS for the other Groups in the Department.
Assist the treasurer in the implementation and follow-up of treasury related projects.
Ensure compliance with section's policies and documentation of section's activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of finance, treasury and cash management or a related field.

Experience:

We seek experience in the following areas:

Treasury and cash management
Risk management
Payment process

Technical competencies:

Cash management
Financial reporting and analysis
Knowledge of financial markets and related instruments
Use of office software packages: specifically Excel
Assessment of internal control, risk management and governance processes

Behavioural competencies:

Achieving results: delivering prompt and efficient service taking into account customer needs.
Demonstrating flexibility: readily absorbing new techniques and working practices; proposing new or improved ways of working.
Working in teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.
Communicating effectively: utilising effective negotiation techniques to achieve long-term results acceptable to all parties involved.
Learning and sharing knowledge: sharing knowledge and expertise freely and willingly with others; coaching others to ensure knowledge transfer.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak the other language in professional contexts.

Additional Information
Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 01.05.2020

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Job grade: 4-5

Job reference: FAP-DHO-TP-2020-58-LD

Benchmark Job Title: Financial Support Officer

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