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The Accounting & Finance Associate plays a pivotal role in ensuring resources are utilized optimally and financial records, accounting processes, and reporting are conducted with precision and effectiveness. This position significantly contributes to streamlined financial management, enhances management oversight, supports informed decision-making, and strengthens quality control measures.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities entail overseeing vital functions and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The role demands proficient management of core duties, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to addressing challenges. Accountabilities include strategic planning, operational coordination, and maintaining high standards of performance across all assigned tasks. Additionally, the position requires adherence to established policies, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement within the team.
Prepare and support the development of financial reports, compile relevant data, and address queries to uphold compliance and precision.
As the Local Finance Focal Point, you will be responsible for validating invoices, ensuring accurate calculations, and preparing submissions for the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC).
Maintain accurate records by systematically tracking and reconciling expenditures, balances, and payments associated with daily transactions.
Data Management responsibilities involve sourcing, validating, and inputting information from a variety of origins while maintaining thoroughness and precision.
Prepare recurring and special reports to meet scheduled and ad-hoc requirements for audits, budgets, and other essential needs.
Provide assistance with account closure procedures and contribute to the preparation of year-end financial statements.
Provide expert advisory services to staff and consultants regarding allowances, claims, reimbursements, and other financial-related inquiries, ensuring clarity and compliance with established policies.
Initiate communications to verify information and resolve any discrepancies in data.
As a Bank Liaison, you will be responsible for fostering strong relationships with local banking institutions, tracking and analyzing exchange rates, and ensuring accurate financial reconciliations.
Budget Support involves developing cost estimates and participating in budget analyses and project initiatives.
To be considered for the role of championing every child, you must demonstrate a deep commitment to advocating for their rights and well-being. This position requires a strong background in child advocacy, development, or a related field, along with experience working with diverse communities and vulnerable populations. You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with children, families, educators, and policymakers. Additionally, a proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and drive systemic change is essential. Leadership, empathy, and resilience are key attributes for this role, as you will be responsible for designing and implementing programs that address the unique needs of children while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, along with at least three years of professional experience in software development. Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++ is required, and expertise in full-stack development is preferred. Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a team setting are essential.
A secondary education diploma or equivalent credential is mandatory.
A minimum of six years of hands-on experience in finance and accounting is necessary.
A strong candidate will demonstrate expertise in developing and overseeing project plans, defining clear objectives, and ensuring timely delivery of outcomes while efficiently allocating resources—such as time, budget, and team capacity—and proactively mitigating potential risks. The ideal individual will possess advanced analytical capabilities, enabling them to interpret data, pinpoint challenges, and deliver data-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making. Additionally, they should have hands-on experience leveraging digital tools, AI-driven solutions, and integrated business systems to enhance data integrity, streamline reporting processes, and drive continuous improvement.
Fluency in English is an essential prerequisite for this role.
Desirables:
Proficiency in an additional official United Nations language, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish, or fluency in the local language of the assigned duty station, is regarded as a valuable asset.
Preferred candidates will hold professional certifications or university coursework in finance or accounting.
Preferred candidates will possess substantial country-level experience, particularly in international development initiatives, fragile-state environments, or humanitarian operations.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
6 years
