Finance Analyst

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

 Under the overall supervision and guidance of Finance Management Specialist and the Team Leader the incumbent is required to perform the function of Financial Analyst for the UNOPS LFA activities in Pakistan by carrying out the following activities:

•             Review Disbursement Request/Financial Progress Updates and assist in the completion of LFA Progress Review and Recommendation for Ongoing Disbursement forms;

•             Review and contribute to the provision of comments on Principal Recipient (PR) completed Enhanced Financial Reporting format for submission to the Global Fund;

•             Review various other documents submitted by the Principal Recipient and prepare independent opinion/analysis of financial adequacy for Global Fund grants including budgets, their revisions, Concept Notes, etc.;

•             Follow data verification procedures and formats, participate in field visits with or without the team, and, using the format given by Global Fund, contribute to the provision of independent opinion and analysis on the financial management by the Principal Recipient;

•             Conduct any other financial analyses requested by the Supervisor and/or LFA Team Leader as required;

•             Participate in identifying financial weaknesses of Principal and Sub-Recipients and proposing remedial solutions  for action and follow up by principal recipients;

•             Alert supervisor of any perceived or verified financial risks for Global Fund grants in the country;

•             Perform other tasks as per The LFA Manual and/or as assigned by supervisor and/or Team Leader.

Impact of Results: 

• Reports submitted by the LFA must comply with the deadlines and timescales agreed upon;
• Ad hoc queries by Global Fund are promptly responded to;
• LFA clearly demonstrates an understanding of the terms of reference for each activity and Global Fund requirements;
• Appropriate reporting template and tools are used by LFA;
• Analysis of data presented in LFA reports is of high quality;
• The conclusions reached in LFA reports are supported by accurate evidence gathered;
• LFA is proactive in identifying and flagging to the Global Fund Fund Portfolio Manager any major risks to effective management of program implementation and funds;
• LFA provides innovative analysis, information, advice, and suggestions for enhancing the quality of Global Fund decisions, work processes, templates, tools etc.

 Skills:

•  Professionalism;
•  Integrity;
•  Result oriented;
•  Strong audit skills;
•  Strong analytical skills;
•  Budget reviewing and analysis
•  Accountability;
•  Planning and organizing;
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
•  Aptitude for political sensitivities;
•  Team player.

Competencies

• Experience with/in: grants management, funds management, budget / budgeting, account reconciliation, cash management, financial management / financial analysis / financial reporting.
• Reviewing budgets; Ability to critical review and evaluate financial management systems, with the ability to review and assess internal controls and financial processes and procedures and provide recommendations for improvement;
• Ability to review and analyse financial statements (including income and expenditure statements, balance sheets and cash reconciliation statements);
• Ability to review of audit reports;
• Familiarity with government practices and international financial management system best practices;

Two (2) years post-master degree qualification experience in financial accounting.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.


THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN PAKISTAN ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.


APPLICANTS SHOULD INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS.

THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN PAKISTAN ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

 Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.
 
  Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.

 We employ more than 7,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.