FINANCE OFFICER recruitment
The finances of the PCA consist of Member State contributions and income generated from registry and related services provided to users of the PCA.
The PCA is an international organization specialized in the resolution of legal disputes founded in 1899 and based in The Hague. PCA staff work in the Peace Palace, which was constructed to house the PCA in 1913. The staff of the PCA is comprised of approximately 25 legal, editorial, and administrative staff members of various nationalities, dedicated to facilitating the resolution of disputes involving states, state entities, and international organizations.
Duties
The Finance Officer will be responsible for:
- Providing both periodic and ad hoc management information to the Secretary-General and senior legal staff;
- All accounting related tasks, including data entry, in accordance with the PCA Financial Rules and Regulations;
- Preparing financial reports, budgets and forecasts;
- Managing the operating funds of Arbitral Tribunals and providing regular reports to legal staff and/or members of tribunals;
- Cash management;
- Payroll;
- Disbursements;
- Preparations for audit and liaising with auditors;
- Liaising with the organization’s bankers, insurance agents and IT Officer.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position is professional, reliable and trustworthy and would have:
- a recognized accounting qualification;
- three to five years experience in a similar role, ideally in an international organization;
- a hands-on approach;
- the willingness and ability to perform tasks at all levels of the accounting and financial management spectrum;
- proficiency in MS Excel and a strong affinity with office automation in general;
- fluency in written and spoken Dutch and English is a requirement;
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Interested applicants should send a covering letter and CV by e-mail to:
recruitment-recrutement@pca-cpa.org
Finance Officer Recruitment
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Carnegieplein 2
Peace Palace
2517 KJ The Hague
The Netherlands
Recruitment Policy
The PCA is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to serving the international community in the field of dispute resolution. It recruits and employs staff based on the highest standards of competence, integrity and efficiency.
Vacant positions are filled by nationals of member states based on the needs and available resources of the organization, particularly in relation to the nature and size of the PCA’s caseload, which can vary from year to year. Due regard is given to maintaining an appropriate mix of men and women, and the need to seek geographical diversity in order to maintain the international character of the institution.