Controller

The Controller reports directly to the Assistant Secretary-General, and the incumbent will perform the following duties:

a) Supervises and provides strategic guidance to the areas of Finance, Budget, Internal Controls, and Corporate Information Technology in WMO;

b) Establishes, monitors and reports on the internal control system in the Organization, including the required internal control mechanisms, performance standards, and measurements to ensure the organization’s assets are protected, resources are efficiently and effectively utilized, and all operational transactions are in accordance with the WMO’s Regulations and Rules;

c) Coordinates all relations of WMO with External Auditors, the WMO Audit and Oversight Committee, the Joint Inspection Unit, and other relevant bodies as needed;

d) Ensures compliance with relevant accountability and internal control requirements manages the related reporting to WMO Constituent Bodies, Donors and Management;

e) Advises the Assistant Secretary-General on the development of broad organizational operational objectives and policy issues. Ensures issuance of operational and financial policies and their consistent application throughout the Organization;

f) Develops, implements, and ensures adherence to financial, accounting, budgetary and administrative policies and procedures;

g) Oversees the preparation and utilization of the organization’s budget. In collaboration with relevant divisions, monitors the allocation and financial implementation of the programme;

h) Formulates the organization’s financial plans and participates in the formulation of the strategic plans and related budget;

i) Monitors WMO’s financial performance to ensure achievement of organizational objectives and goals;

j) Reviews and analyzes financial statements and information and provides regular management updates;

k) Directs external financial reporting activities and ensures accurate and timely dissemination of financial reports and financial statements;

l) Leads the organization’s activities in reporting on the Organization’s financial implementation of regular and extra-budgetary activities;

m) Manages and approves financial operations related to the organization’s assets and liabilities, revenue, and expenses;

n) Leads and provides guidance to the activities of the Corporate Information Technology Section to ensure the provision of up-to-date IT infrastructure and services to WMO, including related internal controls over critical items such as cyber-security;

o) Leads the implementation and continuous enhancement of the organization’s enterprise resource planning system;

p) Promotes a culture that is results-oriented, efficient and based on trust and pursues measures to ensure that inclusion, gender balance and diversity are taken into due consideration in resource allocation;

q) Carry out other relevant duties as required.