The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
Job Specific:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Finance Manager, who reports to the Head of Support Services, the Finance Senior Assistant will provide financial and administrative assistance, ensuring high quality, accuracy, and effective execution of financial services and processes and transparent utilization of financial resources. S/he will promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS financial rules and regulations.
Education
Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required
Diploma Certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance or other relevant disciplines with three (3) years of experience may be accepted.
A Bachelor’s Degree in related subjects i.e. Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or other relevant disciplines is an asset but not required.
A Master’s Degree in the relevant disciplines will be an asset but not required.
Certification:
CPA /ACCA certification is desirable
Work Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience within finance or accounting is required at the national or international level.
Knowledge of UN/UNOPS financial rules and regulations is an added advantage as well as working knowledge of ERP is desirable.
Experience /knowledge of web-based applications and Google Suite products, especially google forms, sheets, docs and slides is an asset.
Some experience in UN system organizations is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in written, reading and spoken English Language is required.
