Accounting Officer Bank Reconciliation

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties:

Oversee and enhance accounting procedures within specified areas such as General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. Ensure strict adherence to IPSAS standards, UNHCR and UN Financial Regulations and Rules, introducing innovative solutions to improve efficiency and compliance. Be responsible for or assist in in the implementation new IPSAS standards and IPSAS updates.

Supervise the recording of transactions, providing final approval and ensuring that all processes align with organizational standards and strategic goals. Ensure appropriate internal controls and cost efficiency of transaction processing overall.

Ensure uniformity, accuracy, and compliance of accounting data globally related to the area(s) of responsibility.

Lead and mentor a dedicated team of senior accountants, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous professional development. Manage smaller subunits within the hybrid team in different locations to focus on specialized goals.

Establish and enforce advanced quality assurance protocols for accounting records and reports. Initiate regular strategic reviews to verify the reliability, compliance, and effectiveness of the data and service delivery.

Coordinate the response to address specialized accounting needs and support the integration of complex financial and accounting processes within the organization.

Oversee the preparation and presentation of detailed, analytical reports and dashboards for the assigned accounting portfolio, ensuring a high level of transparency and accountability to stakeholders. Provide deep accounting analysis and sophisticated financial reports to senior management, supporting strategic decision-making processes.

Contribute to drafting the Financial Statements of UNHCR and the periodic closure of UNHCR’s global accounts, including to overseeing the reconciliation of the general ledger to subledgers. Enforce stringent quality control, ensure timely reconciliations, and regularly review and analyse open transactions and suspense accounts.

Propose and implement significant enhancements to accounting and financial reporting mechanisms, including modern reporting and transaction processing tools.  Spearhead initiatives for the streamlining of accounting and financial processes and procedures to enhance organizational efficiency and adaptability.

Identify training needs, provide training on accounting matters, and recommend or develop training modules, aiming at the development of financial management skills, in coordination with DFAM’s Strategic Management and Field Support Section and the Global Learning and Development Centre (GLDC),

Manage and support the strategic rollout of new processes or systems in close liaison with other DFAM sections and other divisions, ensuring seamless adoption and integration.

Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making is risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Fields of Education:

• Accounting; Finance;Public Administration;
• Business Administration;  Economics or other relevant field.

Relevant Job Experience:

Essential:

• Work experience in overseeing corporate level accounting processes and/or general ledger accounting. Good knowledge of, and experience in working with international accounting and auditing standards, with practical experience in the audit process and/or in financial statements preparation. Working experience with accrual accounting (such as IPSAS or IFRS). Experience with financial modules of a major Enterprise Resource Planning system (such as PeopleSoft, SAP or Oracle).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of UNHCR specific systems (such as Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP). Knowledge of United Nations financial rules and procedures.

Language Requirements :

• For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
• For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
• For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

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