OFFICE(02)/19
13 March 2002
02-1319 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 462 
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the post of Senior Finance Clerk in the Finance and
Accounts Section. Applications from men and wome n are equally welcome.  Serving staff members
interested in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Senior Finance Clerk – Grade 61
STARTING SALARY: Approximately 74,500 Swiss francs net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and Pension Plan Regulations.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited non-
locally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years, with possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Fi nance and Accounts Officer, the
duties of the incumbent will include:
(a) Calculate payroll for staff holding temporary contracts,
SSCs and SSAs, and permanent staff if applicable.
Prepare various statements for payroll, pension, sickness
insurance, death and disability insurance, etc., through the
use of payroll software;
(b) Prepare receipts, payments, and miscellaneous operations
in connection with payroll management;
(c) Prepare salary attestations;
(d) Help prepare year-end pension records;
(e) Train support staff for the payroll unit;(f) Review the financial accounts debited in connection with
the payrolls, in order to determine the individuals
concerned, the cost centres, and the posting of the various
amounts for the accounting reports;
(g) Any other administrative and accounting tasks falling
within the purview of the general responsibilities of the
Section.
                                                     
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all of the
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REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:Must have completed secondary education, with a diploma.  A
minimum of eight years' relevant job experience. Proficiency in
Oracle, Excel, and Word. Highly developed tact, discretion, andinitiative.  Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision.
LANGUAGES: Fluency in Eng lish and French; a good working knowledge of
Spanish would be an advantage.
APPLICATIONS:
2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org – under "vacancies" – or requested from:
Director, Administration and General Services Division(Human Resources Section)
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax:  (41 22) 739 57 72Completed forms should be returned to the above address.
All applications will be acknowledged, although a delay in
answering must be expected.  Only applicants possessing the
required qualifications will be taken into consideration.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE:8 May 2002
                                                     
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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