Deadline: 9 September 2015
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Finance Specialist (Revenue and Donor Reporting), based in New York, USA.
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Finance Specialist (Revenue and Donor Reporting) will perform the following functions-
- Develop, issue and maintain financial and accounting policies and guidance covering all related aspects of the revenue chain.
- Operationalize the above through the development and maintenance of a system of recording transactions and reporting that ensures highest degree of accuracy and integrity.
- Review accounting transactions for reasonableness and compliance with IPSAS, financial regulations and rules, UNFPA policies, procedures and guidelines in force. Ensure regular reconciliation of key accounts.
- Prepare revenue related disclosures in the annual financial statements, the Executive Board (Financial and Statistical Review and the Annual Report in compliance with appropriate International Public Sector Accounting Standards and UNFPA Financial Regulations and Rules.
- Ensure that non-core contributions are allocated on a timely basis, not overspent and expenditures are in compliance with donor covenants. Focal point for advance funding requests.
- Ensure that non-core contributions are always current and receivable and payable amounts are settled on a timely basis. Draw down funds under specific donor arrangements.
- Oversee the functions of UNFPA’s Administrative Agent (AA) role. Provide strategic advice to implementing departments on operational matters for pooled funds and provide advice on operational and financial matters related to donor agreements prior to signature,
- Working within the parameters of the outsourced services agreement with UNDP ensure that cash and investment returns are optimized and are invested in accordance with approved investment policy.
- Monitor the foreign exchange hedging activities on regular and non-core contributions and ensure that contributions forecasts and information are always current.
- Oversight of bank accounts at HQ and CO’s.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to donors in accordance with legal agreements and protocol e.g. annual and final financial donor reports.
- Assure the quality of financial reports issued to non-standard donors.
- Support Resource Mobilization Branch and others in matters regarding donor agreements and coordinate any subsequent formulation of operational guidelines;
- Oversee the development of consolidated financial and narrative reporting templates for implementing units to complete in line with donor agreements
- Finance focal point for development of donor reporting portals.
- Motivate, inspire and reward staff to achieve the highest possible level of productivity through provision of training, counselling on career path and staff development.
- Promote a work life balance in the team.
- Co-ordinate and integrate unit work plans.
- Complete staff appraisals.
- Organize, prepare materials and participate as resource person in UNFPA training
- Represent Section and Branch on various internal and / or inter-organizational working groups.
- Promote continuous improvement and harmonization of business processes.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Financial Management. A first level university degree combined with a recognized accounting designation (CA, CPA) may be acceptable in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- 7 years of equivalent responsibility at the national level, including a minimum of 5 years of equivalent responsibility at the international level. Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
- Specialized experience in finance, accounting or programme management.
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably PeopleSoft /Oracle). Excellent Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical skills to define systematic problems and recommend plans of action, new policies and procedures. Initiative and sound judgement.
- Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of another UN language desirable.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNFPA.
