Chief, Financial Reporting and Corporate Finance [JOB DUTY STATION: ROME, ITALY, P-5]

This job is based in Rome, Italy. This is a re-advertisement of the position . Candidates who had previously applied, do not need to re-apply. Organizational SettingThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

The Financial Operations Department (FOD) is a dynamic financial, strategic and responsive business partner and service provider fully supporting IFAD in developing its financial strategy and managing its financial, investments and material resources. FOD ensures that these resources are efficiently, economically and effectively used to achieve IFAD's objectives in the long-term and deliver on its development commitments. FOD is led by an Associate Vice President and is comprised of three (3) divisions: the Treasury Services Division (TRE), the Financial Controller's Division (FCD) and the Procurement and Financial Management Division (PFM).

The Financial Controller's Division (FCD) safeguards financial integrity, including the preparation of IFAD's financial statements, sustainability reporting, audit processes and the internal control system assessment, drives innovative, efficient, and technology-driven solutions in financial reporting, loan portfolio management and servicing, disbursements, integrity, and controllership, ensuring IFAD remains robust and financially sound. FCD's Financial Reporting and Corporate Finance function ensures clean audit opinions per IFRS and COSO framework, donor sustainability reporting as per IFRS Sustainability Reporting; statutory reporting to protect IFAD's credit rating. It provides corporate financial services focuses on capacity building such as the IFAD-CIPFA corporate finance qualification programme.

It is also the functional Secretariat to the IFAD Audit Committee. The position is located in FCD and the Chief, Financial Reporting and Corporate Finance works under the supervision of the Director and Controller, FCD. The incumbent is accountable for a core function and contributes to the continual evolution of IFAD's operating model, responding to client needs and corporate risk requirements and coordinates related corporate, departmental, divisional and unit activities. Within the area of financial management the incumbent leads the development of innovative approaches to improve institutional financial processes by providing authoritative advice on best practices.

Job RoleThe Chief, Financial Reporting and Corporate Finance leads FCD's Financial Reporting, Sustainability Reporting and Corporate Finance function ensures clean audit opinions per IFRS including Sustainability Standards, donor and statutory reporting to protect IFAD's credit rating. Leads provision of corporate financial services on supplementary funds, financial reporting of borrowings, debt servicing, and focuses on capacity building such as the IFAD-CIPFA corporate finance qualification programme. Leads also as Division is the functional Secretariat to the IFAD Audit Committee. Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies - Level 2: Strategic thinking and organizational development: Strategic leadershipDemonstrating Leadership:

Leads by example; initiates and supports changeLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating: Challenges, innovates and contributes to a learning cultureFocusing on clients: Contributes to a client-focused cultureProblem solving and decision making: Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impactManaging time, resources and information: Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resourcesTeam Work: Fosters a cohesive team environmentCommunicating and negotiating: Acquires and uses a wide range of communication styles and skillsBuilding relationships and partnerships: Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externallyManaging performance and developing staff: Manages staff and teams effectivelyEducation:

Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area including finance, business administration, accounting or job related field. A Master Degree will be considered as a plus over the mandatory education level. Areas - Accounting, Finance, Financial and Sustainability Reporting. Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https: //www. whed. net/home. php. Certifications: Professional qualification such as CPA, Chartered Accountant, CIPFA designation or equivalent from an internationally recognized Institute of Accountancy, is required. Work Experience: At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in leading accounting/financial reporting operations.

Five (5) years of experience in an IFI/Multilateral Development Bank or similar/related institutionPosition-specific experience: Authoritative knowledge of the principles and concepts of financial reporting and sustainability reporting in compliance to IFRS or US GAAP with a particular focus on financial instruments. Application of COSO as internal control systemKnowledge of advanced analytics and attention to detail, experience at a managerial level in IFRS and in in IFRS Sustainability Standards or similar international standards. Languages: Required English (Excellent)Desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic (Good)Click "Apply" to read the full job description and submit your application. Deadline for applications: 11 August 2025 (23.

59 CET Rome)This is a re-advertisement of the position . Candidates who had previously applied, do not need to re-apply. Ref: VA 28429