Financial Reporting Specialist (Roster)

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location:
Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Banking and Finance
- Communication and Public Information
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
- Documentation and Information Management
- Impact investing, Social venture capital
Closing Date: 2025-07-18

Job categories Finance

Level ICS-10

Application period 10-Jun-2024 to 18-Jul-2025

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Corporate financial statements
Financial oversight and monitoring
Internal and external audit coordination
Capacity building / system improvement

CORPORATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDIT

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.

2. FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND MONITORING

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

3. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AUDIT

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

4. CAPACITY BUILDING / SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

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
Responsible for providing guidance and advice to finance practitioners in the area of financial accounting, interpretation and operational guidance on the application of the Accounting standards and UNOPS FRR

The key results have an impact on the overall Financial Group efficiency in financial resources management and success in introduction and implementation of operational strategies. Accurate, thoroughly researched and documented financial information, timely and appropriate delivery of services ensure client satisfaction and enhance UNOPS credibility in use of financial resources

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

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.

Experience:

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).
Experience with 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.
Exposure to complex stakeholder landscapes, and ability to constructively challenge the status quo

Language Requirements:

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

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Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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