Senior Accountant (m|f|x) Vienna

The OPEC Fund for International Development is a development finance institution established by the member countries of OPEC in 1976 as a channel for providing aid to other developing countries. The OPEC Fund works in cooperation with some 125 partner countries and the international donor community to stimulate economic growth and alleviate poverty in all disadvantaged regions of the world. It does this by providing financing to build essential infrastructure, strengthen the delivery of social services, and promote productivity, competitiveness, and trade.

The OPEC Fund’s work is people-centered, focusing on projects that meet basic needs—such as food, energy, clean water and sanitation, healthcare, and education—with the aim of fostering self-reliance and inspiring hope for the future.

Tasks

Reporting

• Performs quarterly accounting closings
• Produces financial statements and other financial reports accurately and on time

Monitoring and Review

• Reviews and monitors records of all incoming and outgoing accounting and financial working documents entered into the General Ledger
• Conducts and reviews reconciliations, ensuring uniformity and consistency in recording and reporting transactions

Stakeholder Management and Engagement

• Coordinates with internal and external auditors
• Coordinates, develops, and mentors junior staff and supports professional development plans
• Manages interactions with other units and departments in the day-to-day conduct of business

Policy Development and Implementation

• Updates accounting policies in accordance with IFRS, researches new standards and amendments, and implements applicable new standards.
• Implements an adequate internal control system and supports the Director of Financial Controls in coordinating policy development.
• Leads the implementation of enhancements to the existing ERP system (SAP), including the transition to SAP S/4HANA.
• Oversees budget implementation and compliance, using the approved administrative budget and cost center allocation as a reference
• Ensures that internal controls are fully integrated, embedded, and continuously strengthened within reporting processes and accounting systems in accordance with business needs

Recommendations

• Formulates solutions and recommendations, and provides central direction and control over complex theoretical and practical accounting, budgeting, and reporting matters not covered by standard practice or precedent
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in all areas of accounting; initiates evaluation studies and analyses, and provides management with recommended solutions

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a (closely) related field
• Internationally recognized professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or their equivalents are required
• At least 10 years of directly relevant professional experience in accounting, of which at least five (5) years should have been at an international development finance institution
• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field, combined with a minimum of 15 years of directly relevant professional experience in accounting and an internationally recognized professional accounting qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent, are also encouraged to apply.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting under IFRS is required
• Comprehensive professional accounting expertise with the ability to operate effectively across multiple accounting disciplines and support cross-functional financial activities,
• Extensive hands-on experience in corporate accounting and financial reporting
• Demonstrated knowledge of business processes specific to international development finance institutions (IFIs) is highly desirable
• Experience with the COSO Internal Control Framework, including designing, documenting, and evaluating key controls; familiarity with implementing automated controls is desirable
• Proficiency in managing end-to-end accounting and operational processes within SAP S/4HANA, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial closing activities
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to analyze and validate financial data within SAP and other systems to ensure data integrity and high-quality reporting
• Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French, German, or Spanish is an added advantage.

• Collaboration and Teamwork — Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders (internal and external), and partners from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to achieve shared goals.
• Effective Communication – Ability to articulate ideas and information clearly and persuasively across various channels and audiences, integrate communication best practices, and ensure messages are tailored, culturally sensitive, and impactful, while promoting active listening and feedback mechanisms.
• Results-Orientation - Ability to effectively achieve results through proactive ownership, decisive action, and strategic planning, ensuring that goals are met within specified timeframes and in alignment with the OPEC Fund’s strategic direction
• Learning Agility and Adaptability—Ability to quickly learn, unlearn, and adapt to changing circumstances and emerging challenges, with a commitment to continuous growth through embracing new ideas and technologies, updating functional expertise, and fostering organizational resilience
• Stakeholder and Impact Focus—Ability to prioritize and address the needs and expectations of diverse stakeholders to achieve sustainable impact through stakeholder mapping, ensuring effective relationship management, transparent and timely communication, and aligning their contributions with the OPEC Fund’s mission to deliver long-term, positive outcomes
• Accountability - The ability to take responsibility for one’s actions, decisions, and their outcomes, demonstrating integrity and reliability, adhering to established internal controls, setting clear expectations, and maintaining a high standard of ethical behavior.

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Location

Parkring 8, AT-1010 Vienna