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The performance of the Accounting & Finance Associate significantly influences the strategic allocation and effective utilization of resources, as well as the accuracy and reliability of financial documentation, accounting procedures, and reporting. This role plays a pivotal part in enhancing management oversight, facilitating informed decision-making, and maintaining robust quality control measures.
Key responsibilities and essential functions include the following: overseeing core operations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, managing cross-functional teams, executing strategic initiatives, maintaining compliance with industry regulations, fostering stakeholder relationships, analyzing performance metrics, driving continuous improvement, addressing operational challenges, and supporting decision-making processes through data-driven insights. Additionally, the role entails supervising workflow efficiency, optimizing resource allocation, mitigating risks, and upholding quality standards across all business activities. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability are required to fulfill these duties effectively.
Responsible for compiling financial data and generating reports, along with addressing queries to uphold compliance and ensure precision in financial documentation.
Serve as the Local Finance Focal Point, responsible for validating invoices, ensuring accurate calculations, and submitting documentation to the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC).
Maintain accurate financial records by tracking and verifying expenditures, balances, and payments to ensure the integrity of day-to-day transactions.
Responsibilities include sourcing, validating, and inputting data from a variety of origins while maintaining strict standards for completeness and precision.
Prepare recurring and special reports to fulfill scheduled requirements as well as ad-hoc requests for audits, budgets, and other operational needs.
Support the account closure process and aid in the compilation of year-end financial statements.
The role entails offering expert counsel to staff and consultants regarding allowances, claims, and financial-related concerns.
Initiate and manage correspondence to validate data accuracy and address any discrepancies.
Maintain strong relationships with local banking institutions, oversee exchange rate fluctuations, and ensure accurate reconciliation of financial records.
Budget Support: Develop comprehensive cost estimates and actively participate in budget analysis and project evaluations to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.
As a dedicated advocate for every child, you will embody the qualities and fulfill the requisite qualifications to champion their well-being and development. This role demands a commitment to upholding the highest standards of care, ensuring that each child receives the support, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. You will be responsible for implementing programs and initiatives that promote equity, safety, and educational excellence, while collaborating with stakeholders to address systemic challenges. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a deep understanding of child development principles are essential to effectively meet the diverse needs of the children you serve.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least three years of professional experience in a similar role is required, along with proficiency in industry-standard software and tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary to convey complex information clearly. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development is also expected.
Secondary education completion is a mandatory requirement for this role.
A minimum of six years of professional experience within finance and accounting is necessary for consideration.
Requires the capacity to develop and oversee project plans, objectives, and deliverables, alongside monitoring resources such as time, budget, and team contributions while proactively identifying potential risks. Demonstrates strong analytical skills to interpret data, pinpoint challenges, and deliver practical insights to inform strategic decisions. Exhibits expertise in leveraging digital tools, AI-driven platforms, and business systems to enhance data accuracy, management, and reporting capabilities.
Fluency in English is an essential requirement for this role.
Desirables:
Proficiency in an additional official United Nations language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or in the native language of the assigned duty station is regarded as a valuable qualification.
Proficiency in finance and accounting through relevant professional certifications or university-level coursework is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in country-level experience, especially within development, fragile environments, and humanitarian settings, is highly beneficial.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
6 years
