Chief Budget Officer P-4
Full time
at IRENA – International Renewable Energy Agency
in
UAE
Posted on August 30, 2024
Job details
- Provides strategic advice to senior leadership and program managers on financial resource planning, administration, and management in compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
- Advises on budgetary trends and compliance issues, reporting to the Director-General through the AMS Director.
- Supervises and leads the Budget Section team, overseeing their capacity building, career development, work planning, and performance management.
- Fosters teamwork and communication within the Budget Section and across the agency regarding resource allocation, management, and reporting.
- Engages in consultations with host countries, Member States, and donors on budget-related matters.
- Represents IRENA in inter-agency finance and budget networks and external meetings as necessary.
- Budget Preparation and Review:
- Coordinates and reviews biennial resource planning with senior management, ensuring compliance with strategic plans and legislative mandates.
- Establishes standard costs for budgeting purposes and provides policy guidance on program delivery and resource planning.
- Reviews and finalizes biennial budget submissions to governing bodies and provides support during budget reviews.
- Budget Administration and Reporting:
- Manages allotments and fund redeployment, ensuring appropriate expenditures and compliance with regulations.
- Advises senior management on budget implementation and recommends fund reallocations as needed.
- Oversees financial administration and reporting on extra-budgetary resources and contributions, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Monitors expenditures and prepares budget performance reports for governing bodies, donors, and senior management.
- General Duties:
- Provides guidance and training to staff on budgetary and financial policies and procedures.
- Represents the Budget Section and AMS in inter-divisional meetings and committees.
- Ensures compliance with governing bodies' recommendations and decisions, as well as with IRENA policies and procedures.
- Develops and recommends budgetary policies and procedures to support efficient management and reporting.
- Acts as the Certifying Officer for all financial resource requirements, ensuring compliance with approved budgets and regulations.
- Maintains the integrity of financial and management systems and responds to audit inquiries.
- Systems Management:
- Acts as the subject matter expert for electronic budget applications and the ERP system.
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