Treasury Specialist

Pan American Health Organization • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Treasury Specialist • Join us and help strengthen financial stewardship and operational excellence across PAHO The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a proactive, analytical, and solutions‑oriented Treasury Specialist to support the strategic management of the Organization’s banking, investment, liquidity, and treasury operations. This role is central to safeguarding PAHO’s financial integrity, optimizing resources, and ensuring efficient financial transactions that support the Organization’s mission across the Region. Under the general guidance of the Director, Financial Resources Management (FRM), and the direct supervision of the Treasurer (FRM/FS), the selected candidate will: Identify and implement best practices in treasury, accounting, and risk management. Monitor and report on financial risks, developing policies and continuity plans for treasury operations. Lead cash and investment management activities, including cash forecasting, liaison with investment partners, and preparation of reports. Ensure compliance with investment policies, guidelines, and banking requirements across headquarters and country offices. Maintain productive relationships with banking partners and support efficient payment execution, reconciliation, and account maintenance. Oversee credit card program operations, prepare financial notes for reports, and perform other duties as assigned. For a complete list of functions, please see the post description.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or finance from a recognized university.
• Seven years of combined national and international experience in accounting and/or finance, with at least two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) required.
• Very good knowledge of English or Spanish, with a working knowledge of the other.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and Outlook.
• Experience with complex ERP systems particularly regarding financial, accounting, and/or administrative operations.
• Knowledge of financial management best practices, including accounting standards, treasury operations, and risk management.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating financial alternatives in investing, banking, and accounting transactions.
• Ability to supervise teams effectively, including team building, training, and performance assessment.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships inside and outside the Organization to support banking and investment operations.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with strong communication and interpersonal abilities to present information clearly and diplomatically.

Nice To Haves

• Other IT skills/knowledge of report writing or other data management tools such as Visio, Access and Project, would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement best practices in treasury, accounting, and risk management.
• Monitor and report on financial risks, developing policies and continuity plans for treasury operations.
• Lead cash and investment management activities, including cash forecasting, liaison with investment partners, and preparation of reports.
• Ensure compliance with investment policies, guidelines, and banking requirements across headquarters and country offices.
• Maintain productive relationships with banking partners and support efficient payment execution, reconciliation, and account maintenance.
• Oversee credit card program operations, prepare financial notes for reports, and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level