Finance Specialist

You will be responsible for providing support to Operations in managing, monitoring and overseeing the full range of 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 financial operations with organizational plans, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of performance, ethics, and integrity. You will be also 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 Financial Regulation and Rules, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of accountability, and ethics.

Your ability to effectively manage and supervise the full range of financial services directly impacts on meeting organizational/staff needs and program delivery of goals and objectives. This in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility of UNICEF as an effective and responsible manager of resources entrusted to the organization and to furthering UNICEF image as a competent organization for delivering cost effective and sustainable program results.

Key functions and accountabilities include:

• Support to financial planning and management
• Control of accounts
• Treasury and cash management
• Knowledge and capacity building

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

The following minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced university degree (equivalent to a Master’s) in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent or any other comparable   recognized professional qualification or valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an internationally recognized, accredited chartered accountancy institution is required.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in financial management or audits in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
• Skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and SAP or equivalent required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/572311