Finance Senior Analyst - Treasury & Banking

Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, the UNOPS Integrated Practice Advice and Support (IPAS) serves all the regions and headquarters, primarily with advice and solutions to everyday implementation challenges. IPAS consists of a diverse team of subject matter experts in the six practice areas of HR, Administration, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Project Management, and Infrastructure. IPAS has three main roles: 

● Support for operations in the field offices: IPAS provides timely advice and supports actively finding solutions to everyday implementation challenges, based on policy and best practices. It also provides operational support in specific areas. 

● Business efficiency: IPAS recommends changes to policies, processes, and operating standards based on the feedback and experience of the field offices. IPAS also ensures transparent and efficient project implementation, in line with policy and business needs. 

● Body of knowledge: IPAS contributes to research and coordination within the policy groups and project practitioners. It provides structured knowledge and subject matter expertise which is used across practice areas to provide coherent and tailored advice to the requesting offices. 

As part of the Treasury & Banking Middle Office team within IPAS Finance, and under the supervision of the Finance Specialist, the incumbent will work closely with Country Offices, primarily providing operational support, risk management, and compliance on treasury management (Banking, investment, and project cash management). The incumbent will keep a balance between operational implementation efficiencies and policy/rules requirements. He/she will also contribute toward innovative solutions by channeling practical recommendations for improvements in policies and processes for efficient banking and treasury management.

Summary of functions: 

The incumbent will be working in a team of five people, under the leadership of the Finance Specialist. The team's role is to deliver treasury management services for UNOPS for the following areas: 

● Banking 

● Investment 

● Project cash management 

● Knowledge and team management 

The incumbent will be working also closely with the Front Office Treasury, based in CPH and the Back Office, based in Bangkok.

1. Banking 

o Oversee the monthly reconciliations of UNOPS bank accounts to ensure compliance with UNOPS rules and procedures; 

o Support the Bank Reconciliation team on the unidentified items:

o Effect payment instructions by signing and approving transfer orders, bank instructions, and cheques for investments, treasury activities, replenishments and payments in general; 

o Support the onboarding of new bank accounts (SWIFT connectivity), scenario testing, penny testing, and go-live in collaboration with ICT. 

o Update and maintain the Payment Matrix to route and dispatch all UNOPS payments successfully and cost-effectively; 

o Support the establishment, management, and maintenance of arrangements with commercial banks and multilateral institutions to effect cost-effective and secure payments; 

o Contribute to the year-end closure process and in the preparation of the year-end financial statements for assigned areas; 

o Monitor and oversee bank charges postings of HQ and all field offices; establish internal control procedures to ensure their nature and proper recording;

● Advanced university degree required in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar field. 

● Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance is required (if in possession of an advanced university degree) 

● Banking or Treasury experience is a mandatory requirement; experience in middle office/back office operations is a big plus (incl. but not limited to payments workflows, swift knowledge, confirmations, reconciliations and investigations of financial markets transactions) 

● Knowledge of financial instruments (Fixed Income, Money Markets, and options) transaction processing is an advantage 

● Experience using a TMS is a mandatory requirement (implementing or using Kyriba as a TMS is a big plus)

● Experience using single and multi-bank platforms is a benefit

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and it is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or disability.
  
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• 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 (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, 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 recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources.


Working with us

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At UNOPS, we offer a range of short- and long-term opportunities in various environments and duty stations – from Denmark and Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland, Myanmar, Senegal, Uganda, and many more.


Diversity

With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labor force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to maintain our gender-balanced workplace. We encourage qualified underrepresented groups as per UNOPS Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy to apply for our vacancies.



Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.