The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), established in 1983, is an international, intergovernmental organisation conceived as a Centre of excellence for research, training and technology transfer to industry in the field of biotechnology to promote sustainable global development, invites applications for the post of Senior Accountant. Under the overall authority of the Chief, Legal and Administration and direct supervision of the Chief, Financial Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
- Provide support for the coordination of activities within the Unit;
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with the Organization’s Financial Regulations and in accordance with IPSAS accounting standards;
- Provide assistance in addressing requests, recommendations, and observations raised by the Internal and External Auditors;
- Oversee the timely closure of accounts; monthly and year-end;
- Review and certify all bank orders related to payments of invoices, salaries, fellowship and consultants stipends, travel reimbursements and other disbursements; authorize all payments and bank transactions as required;
- Review source documents to ensure completeness, accuracy and validity of charges; investigate and correct erroneous charges as necessary;
- Act as back-up for the Senior Accounts Assistant responsible for payments and bank
transactions through the home banking system
DATE REQUIRED: 1 May 2026 (tentative)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed term appointment
DURATION: Initial probationary period of three months, with possibility of one-year further extensions subject to satisfactory performance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10 December 2025
DOWNLOAD THE VACANCY NOTICE CLICK HERE
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must complete an on-line application by creating an account on the ICGEB Service Gateway accessible HERE by clicking “Sign Up”. Applicants already in possess of an ISG account should click “Login” and select “Work with us – Apply for a job position”. If you experience problems in registering or logging in to your ISG account, please contact support@icgeb.org.