Individual Consultancy – Finance Assistant Consultant
JOB DETAIL
The UNICC workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. UNICC seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity by ensuring equal opportunity and an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Background information:
UNICC requires an experienced Finance Assistant to contribute to finance activities related to accounts receivable (such as issuing customer invoices and reviewing customers’ statements of accounts; responding to customer queries regarding UNICC invoices; administration of imprest account in UNICC office in New York USA; and other finance-related activities.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief, Finance and Accounting Section (MSF) within the Management and Strategy Division (MS) and in close collaboration with the Finance team. The incumbent will assist the Finance Team in its day-to-day operations during the testing, training and migration to the new ERP system of its Host Organization which is scheduled to be live in Q2 2024 and provide support in the following activities:
Accounts Receivable
- Prepare and issue UNICC invoices to UNICC clients
- Generate UNICC Customers’ Statements of Accounts (SOAs) and review them to follow up payments
- Respond to UNICC customers queries on UNICC invoices as well as Host Organization’s queries on receipt of payment
Imprest Administration
- Assist in administering the imprest accounting in UNICC office in New York, USA and making payments to local suppliers
Other Finance-related activities
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining the relevant filing systems for all financial records ensuring the completeness and accuracy of records in the correct database
- Support the finance team in briefing and assisting newly arrived staff, experts and consultants from other units on basic finance procedures and requirements
Recruitment Profile
Experience and Skills required:
Essential:
- At least 5 years relevant experience in accounting or finance
- Good computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access and Outlook)
- Good interpersonal skills with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
- Good knowledge of financial rules and regulations of International Organizations
- Working knowledge of ERP Systems such as Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics
Desirable:
- Previous experience in an International Organization
- Knowledge of financial rules and regulations of International Organizations
Education*:
Essential:
- Completion of secondary commercial school with background in accounting, finance or related field
Desirable:
- Completion of Training in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
- Finance training certification such as those issued by Chartered
- Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
Languages:
- English: Expert knowledge is required
UNICC Global Competencies:
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts.
- Communicating: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared.
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Demonstrates the ability to work constructively with people of all backgrounds and orientations. Respects differences and ensures that all can contribute.
- Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
- Producing results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes.
- Moving forward in a changing environment: Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change.
Other Information
Compensation:
Fee will be based either on the National Officer salary scales or the Individual Consultancy band levels (for Headquarters)
- National Officer Salary Scale
- For headquarters, Individual Consultancy band levels will be used
UNICC also offers generous leave and absence allowances, flexible working hours, overtime compensation, teleworking, access to training, and depending on eligibility other benefits such as relocation grant, dependency allowance, language allowance, or education grant.
Closing date for applications:
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Geneva Time) on 07 September 2023.
Notes:
- Technical and/or personality tests may be carried out as part of the selection process
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
- Though you may not be selected for this advertised position, the UNICC will keep your application in a roster if your profile is deemed to be of potential interest for the Centre. You may thus be solicited by our HR department to participate in an interview for another position
The UNICC workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. UNICC seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity by ensuring equal opportunity and an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
