ERP Finance Officer

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

This post is a limited-term fixed-term post.

1. Organizational Context

a. Organizational Setting

The post of ERP Finance Officer is located in the AIMS Finance and Supply Chain Management Team, Core Enterprise Resource Planning Section of the Enterprise Solutions Division, Information and Communication Technology Department, Administration, Finance and Management Sector.

Enterprise Solutions Division supports users of the Administrative Integrated Management System (AIMS) - WIPO's comprehensive portfolio of ERP applications. The Division ensures continuous development and ongoing support of IT solutions pertinent to Enterprise Resource Planning, including applications supporting Human Capital Management, Finance and Supply Chain, Program Planning and Budgeting, Recruitment and Reporting.

The AIMS portfolio comprises both commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom-developed applications, including Taleo, PeopleSoft FSCM & HCM and Acuity Stream for risk management. As WIPO embarks on a significant modernization initiative involving migration to Oracle Fusion and other cloud platforms and renewal of its applications landscape, the Enterprise Solutions Division plays a critical role in managing ERP projects, providing technical support for operations and enhancements, and monitoring technological trends to develop sustainable strategies for the future.

b. Purpose Statement

The ERP Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the WIPO Financial ERP solution and thereto related processes and enhancements. This solution is part of the Administrative Integrated Management System (AIMS), a software suite of business applications, based on Oracle Fusion.

The ERP Finance Officer plays a pivotal role in supporting Finance operations and enhancements as WIPO transitions to Oracle Fusion and modernizes its ERP landscape.

c. Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the FSCM Team Lead of the AIMS Finance and Supply Chain Management Team (FSCM) within Core Enterprise Resources Planning Section.

d. Work Relations

The incumbent works closely with business process owners, particularly within the Finance Division, to ensure stable and efficient financial processing and that the solutions provided meet their objectives.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a. Collaborate with business partners to develop and execute strategic initiatives that optimize accounts receivable processes, enhance system performance, and strengthen customer relationship management.

b. Drive continuous improvement by advising on accounts receivable processes and reporting requirements, ensuring seamless system integration, and identifying opportunities to simplify and enhance operational efficiency.

c. Partner with process owners to diagnose recurring operational challenges and assess software updates, driving continuous improvement in accounts receivable operations.

d. Build and maintain strategic relationships across cross-functional teams, IT stakeholders, and subject matter experts to ensure solutions meet established development standards and deliver continuous value.

e. Manage comprehensive accounts receivable solution lifecycle-including configuration, maintenance, security, and upgrades-while ensuring seamless integration across all related business and financial systems (lines of business, WIPO Pay, Finance/GL, member state reports, CRM and Key Data Management).

f. Develop and maintain comprehensive functional documentation, test protocols, and knowledge transfer materials to ensure operational continuity and regulatory compliance.

g. Design and optimize data integration workflows across accounts receivable (AIMS, WIPO Pay, Current Account Portal & Customer onboarding applications) and enterprise systems (including line of business systems, CRM, KDM, Finance/GL, member state reporting tools), ensuring seamless information flow, while continuously identifying process enhancement opportunities.

h. Ensure comprehensive compliance by maintaining regulatory adherence, enforcing data security standards, and enabling seamless audit and reporting capabilities.

i. Perform other related duties as required.

3. Requirements

Education (Essential)

First-level university degree in Finance, Accounting, computer science, business administration, information technology or another discipline relevant for the job.

Education (Desirable)

Oracle Fusion Finance certification preferred.
Certification in project management methodologies.
Advanced university degree in a relevant field.
ITIL certification.

Experience (Essential)

Minimum of six years of relevant professional experience in Finance and technical related functions, encompassing multiple areas such as functional analysis and specification, software development, user acceptance testing, software maintenance, documentation standards, training deployment, and quality management.
Extensive hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Finance module implementation and administration.

Experience (Desirable)

Extensive hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion suite modules.
Proven experience implementing Finance operational procedures and processes within FSCM solutions for large-scale international organizations.

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Language (Desirable)

Knowledge of French.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Strong understanding of Finance related end to end processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work within strict time constraints and to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to accurately reflect and translate business ideas into functional requirements.
High level of client-orientation, listening to and developing awareness for client needs with the ability to flexibly react to changing demands.
Demonstrated ability to support and drive change initiatives, including the rollout of new payroll systems and process enhancements.
Skilled in communicating change, engaging stakeholders, and providing training and support to ensure successful adoption.
Competent user of Oracle Fusion, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and the ability to quickly adapt to new software, applications and systems.

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Knowledge of Finance business processes applied by the United Nations.

4. Organizational Competencies

1. Communicating effectively.

2. Showing team spirit.

3. Demonstrating integrity.

4. Valuing diversity.

5. Producing results.

6. Showing service orientation.

7. Seeing the big picture.

8. Seeking change and innovation.

9. Developing yourself and others.

5. Information

Mobility: WIPO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director General and may be assigned to any activities, office or duty station of the Organization. Accordingly, the selected candidate may be required to move from time to time to new functions and/or to another duty station.

Annual salary:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment. Please note that this estimate is for information only. The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice. The figures quoted below are based on the June 2026 rate of 86.8%

P3

Annual salary

$64,121

Post adjustment

$55,657

Total Salary

$119,778

Currency USD

Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Additional Information

* Initial fixed-term appointment of two years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and other applicable conditions. The selected candidate’s appointment will be subject to an overall term of five years in this position, with normally no possibility of renewal beyond that term. S/he may, however, apply and be considered for other positions at WIPO.

This is not applicable to WIPO staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointments, who were recruited following a competition under Staff Regulation 4.10 (“Appointment Boards”).

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.5.

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

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In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of your identification and the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO recognizes higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here: http://www.whed.net/. Some higher educational qualifications may not be listed in WHED, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening. Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

Additional background checks may be required.