ICGEB – Vacancy Notice for an Accounts Assistant
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. The Centre conducts innovative research in life sciences and strengthens the research capability of its over 60 Member States through training, funding programs and advisory services. Located in Trieste (Italy), New Delhi (India) and Cape Town (South Africa), and in collaboration with over 40 Affiliated Centres worldwide, the three ICGEB Components provide a scientific and educational environment of the highest international standards.
Further information is available at https://www.icgeb.org
The ICGEB invites applications for the post of Accounts Assistant
POST TITLE: Accounts Assistant
DUTY STATION: Trieste, Italy
DATE REQUIRED: 1 November 2026
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed-Term appointment
DURATION: Initial probation period of three months, with possibility of one year further extensions subject to satisfactory performance.
LEVEL: GS-2 (UN Salary Scales)
DUTIES: Under the overall authority of the Chief, Legal and Administration and the direct supervision of the Chief, Financial Services, the staff member will be required to:
- Book accounting entries for general payments, invoices, advance, accrued and deferred charges for Core Fund and External Funds Trieste;
- Book other expenses (e.g. Collaborate Research Projects, petty cash, credit cards, Programme Support Costs, miscellaneous exp.);
- Support posting of payments transactions in the ERP;
- Support the maintenance of the supplier master data.
- Provide support to the staff travel process;
- Prepare training material and deliver training related to SAP invoicing processes;
- Prepare meetings and courses reconciliation of expenditures and issue of official statement of expenditures for reporting purposes;
- Monitor the accounting status of insurance policies;
- Perform other work-related duties as may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 2 years’experience in accountancy. Good knowledge of office automation. Hands-on experience on ERP such as SAP,Oracle etc. is an asset. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals.
LANGUAGES: Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of Italian is an asset.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6 September 2026
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” and submitting a full curriculum vitae and a statement of proposed research (maximum five pages), outlining the motivation for applying and the vision for their research in the ICGEB community and Member States to ICGEB. Applicants who already have 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.