Finance Senior Associate_OA Control and Reporting (Internal Candidates Only)

Under the direct supervision of the functional supervisor(s) and/or the Deputy Head of Finance who report to the Head of Finance or/and Head of Support Services, the Senior Finance Associate will provide financial and administrative support to the field operation, timely processing, recording and monitoring of reconciliation transactions in accordance with UNOPS’ financial rules, regulations, policies, and processes. This position is part-time, equivalent to 80% of a full-time workload. This translates to working 4 days per week. Entitlements such as benefits and leave are prorated based on this percentage of effort.

Summary of Key Functions:

1. Overseeing the Despatch team for operational management, monitoring and process control

2. Financial oversight on transactions in the Google database system in parallel with ERP

3. Ensure Operational Advances are utilized in accordance with UNOPS guidelines

4. MCFU Monthly Program Reports and Performance Reports are submitted in timely manner

5. Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

• Completion of secondary school is required. 
• First University Degree in Finance, Business Management, Business Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desirable but not required and may compensate for some of the required years of experience.
• Relevant certification in financial management or accounting a distinct advantage.

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• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

• This position is part-time, equivalent to 80% of a full-time workload. This translates to working 4 days per week. Entitlements such as benefits and leave are prorated based on this percentage of effort.