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The performance of the Accounting & Finance Associate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the optimal, balanced, and effective utilization of resources, as well as the accurate recording, accounting, and reporting of financial data. This function is instrumental in enhancing management oversight, facilitating informed decision-making, and maintaining robust quality control mechanisms.
Key functions and accountabilities include overseeing core operational activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and maintaining efficient workflows to drive organizational success. This role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within set deadlines. Responsibilities encompass collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing performance metrics, and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and compliance. The position requires strong leadership skills, adaptability to evolving business needs, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
Financial Reporting involves creating and supporting reports, compiling data, and addressing queries to maintain compliance and ensure accuracy.
Act as the Local Finance Focal Point, responsible for meticulously reviewing invoices, validating calculations, and ensuring accurate submissions to the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC).
Maintain accurate financial records by overseeing and verifying expenditures, balances, and payments for daily transactions.
Data Management responsibilities include selecting, verifying, and inputting data from various sources while maintaining high standards of completeness and accuracy.
Prepare both regularly scheduled and on-demand reports to meet audit requirements, budgetary analyses, and additional organizational needs.
Responsibilities include facilitating account closure processes and contributing to the preparation of year-end financial statements.
Staff Advisory responsibilities include offering expert guidance to both staff members and consultants regarding allowances, reimbursements, and financial procedures.
Initiate and manage correspondence to verify information and resolve any discrepancies encountered.
As a Bank Liaison, your responsibilities will include cultivating and sustaining relationships with local banking institutions, tracking exchange rate fluctuations, and conducting thorough reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
Prepares cost estimates and actively participates in budget analysis and project-related initiatives.
To meet the qualifications as an advocate for every child, you will need to demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding children’s rights, ensuring their safety, and promoting their overall well-being. This role requires you to actively support educational opportunities, advocate for inclusive policies, and collaborate with various stakeholders, including educators, policymakers, and community leaders. Additionally, you must be adept at identifying and addressing systemic barriers that hinder children’s development, while fostering environments that nurture their growth and potential. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a deep understanding of child development principles are essential.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of three years of professional experience in a similar role is necessary, with a proven track record in project management and stakeholder engagement. Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools is required, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Familiarity with regulatory compliance and best practices is also expected.
A secondary education credential is mandatory for this position.
A minimum of six years of hands-on experience in finance and accounting is essential for this role.
A strong candidate will demonstrate expertise in developing and overseeing project plans, clearly defined objectives, and measurable deliverables while efficiently allocating resources such as time, budget, and team capacity. They will proactively identify risks, analyze data to uncover challenges, and deliver practical insights to support informed decision-making. Additionally, the role requires advanced proficiency in utilizing digital tools, AI-driven platforms, and integrated business systems to enhance data accuracy, streamline management processes, and optimize reporting capabilities.
Fluency in English is an essential requirement for this position.
Desirables:
Proficiency in an additional official United Nations language, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish, or in the local language of the duty station, is regarded as a beneficial qualification.
Candidates with formal education or professional development in finance and accounting are strongly preferred.
Solid experience at the national level—especially in development initiatives, fragile environments, and humanitarian operations—is highly valued.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
6 years
