Finance Officer

Under the BSSC Finance and Accounting Team Leader’s guidance and supervision, the Finance officer supervises BSSC Travel Authorization and DSA Automation(TADA)//Travel Team reviews and approves travel related payments. The incumbent will supervise a team of travel payment approvers and will work closely and collaborate with UNOPS travelers, travel organizers, budget owners and the policy owner. She/he is expected to promote a client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations. In addition, the incumbent will also be maintaining and updating rates on the system as well as prepare reports based upon the request of the BSSC Finance and Accounting Team Leader.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Team Lead for Finance and Accounting, the Finance officer is responsible for the quality of finance  support services delivered by BSSC TADA/Travel Team to UNOPS offices. He/she will analyze and interpret the organization’s  travel trends and provide inputs for solutions where needed.

Summary of Key Functions  

• Implementation of operational strategies and procedures

• Support to management on the UNOPS Travel Management Tool 

• Management of financial services and supervision of TADA/Travel Team 

• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance or Public Administration, or related fields is required.  

• A first-level university degree in combination with required qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in administration of travel management or approval of travel related payments is required.

• Experience in the usage of computers and Google software packages (G-Suite) or MS Microsoft Office Suites is required.

• Knowledge of UN rules and regulations on travel is an asset. 

• Supervisory experience is desirable.

• Fluency in written and oral English is required.  

• Knowledge of a second UN working language is desirable.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)
Contract level: LICA-8
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

• 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.

• This position is stationed in Bangkok, Thailand, which is a family duty station.
  
  

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. 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.