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Administrative & Finance Specialist

United Nations Children's Fund

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The Administrative & Finance Specialist reports to the Deputy Representative Operations for general direction and guidance. The specialist is responsible for providing support to the Deputy Representative Operations in managing, monitoring and overseeing the full range of Administrative and Financial services in support of program and operational activities (i.e. financial planning, disbursements of funds and payments, treasury and accounting, financial analysis and reporting of resources), ensuring compliance of all Administrative and financial operations with organizational plans, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of performance, ethics, and integrity.
 
The Administrative and Finance Specialist, when supervising support staff, will be responsible for planning and guiding work in progress and for reviewing work completed by subordinate staff to verify accuracy and compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), UNICEF Administrative and Financial Regulation and Rules, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of accountability, and ethics. 
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
  • Support to financial planning, management & Budget management
  • Control of accounts
  • Treasury and cash management
  • Knowledge and capacity building
  • DCT Management and HACT
  • Administrative support & Property management
  • Contract arrangement and control
  • Partnership, coordination and collaboration
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
  • An advance university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent or any other comparable recognized professional qualification. A valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an internationally recognized, accredited chartered accountancy institution is required; or an advanced diploma qualification in CIPFA or its equivalent with other internationally recognized institutions along with an Advanced university degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Administrative and financial management or audits in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
  • Experience in a UN system agency or organization some of which served in a developing country is considered as an asset
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel required.
  • Experience in database packages, web-based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is considered as an asset.
  • Experience with IPSAS and/or IFRS is considered as an asset.
  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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