Financial Reporting Specialist

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Description

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• Prepare corporate financial statements, in compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), including all the necessary supporting schedules and notes.
• Prepare quarterly and year end analysis of corporate financial statements for management review.
• Prepare analysis and feedback to queries from internal and external stakeholders related to corporate financial statements and working files.
• Ensure compliance to IPSAS Accounting Standards and provide expert advice and support in regular book closure and year-end closure process and application of IPSAS
• Take lead in monthly, quarterly and year end closing schedule and calendar of activities.

• Exercise periodic monitoring over transactions and account balances to ensure recording and reporting in accordance with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations and other applicable Organizational Directives and Operational Instructions.
• Take a proactive approach in identifying issues related to data quality and liaise with related parties in the organization to ensure timely and necessary corrections.
• Maintain a log of issues identified, analyze data and draw a holistic action plan to improve processes and establish necessary controls based on lessons learned.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining a strong control environment around financial reporting and the integrity of data used for preparation of corporate financial statements.. 
• Ensure that all deadlines applicable to book closure and reporting are met

• Prepare audit related reports to be submitted to the UN Board of Auditors, UNOPS Executive Board and UNOPS management.
• Provide support to the Head of Financial Statements and Audit during Internal and External audit processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors during interim and year end  audit 
• Monitor, manage and take follow-up actions on both Internal and External audit recommendations with the concerned Practices in HQ and field offices

• Support process documentation and continuous process improvements.
• Become a subject matter expert for the Financial Reporting requirements UNOPS ERP 
• Develop innovative solutions to optimize financial processes and reduce manual work and increase automation around financial reporting

• A Master’s Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• Professional certification in accounting (CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, etc.), audit (CIA) or equivalent is required.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience within an international environment in the areas of financial reporting,  audit and accounting.
• A thorough knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
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• Excellent computer skills and ability to use software tools to present data clearly and concisely is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in ERP system developments and process improvements and automation is considered an asset.
• Ability to constructively challenge the status quo and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Full working knowledge of English.  
• Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

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