Job DescriptionDescription –>The Budget & Finance Specialist reports to the Deputy Representative of Operations for general direction and guidance. The specialist is responsible for providing support to the Chief of Operations in managing, monitoring and overseeing the full range of financial services and budget in support of program and operational activities (i.e. financial planning, disbursements of funds and payments, treasury and accounting, financial analysis and reporting of resources), ensuring compliance of all financial and budget operations with organizational plans, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of performance, ethics, and integrity.The Budget & Finance Specialist will be responsible for planning and guiding work in progress and for reviewing work completed by subordinate staff to verify accuracy and compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), UNICEF Financial Regulation and Rules, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of accountability, and ethics.The ability of the Budget & Finance Specialist to effectively manage and supervise the full range of financial services directly impacts on meeting organizational/staff needs and program delivery of goals and objectives. This in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility of UNICEF as an effective and responsible manager of resources entrusted to the organization and to furthering UNICEF image as a competent organization for delivering cost effective and sustainable program results.As the Finance & Budget Specialist you will have the following key functions and accountabilities:Support to financial planning and managementControl of accountsTreasury and cash managementBudget managementKnowledge and capacity buildingTo qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent or any other comparable recognized professional qualification.A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in financial management or audits in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.Experience in a UN system agency or organization, some of which served in a developing country, is considered as an asset.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, required.Experience in database packages, web-based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is considered as an asset.Experience with IPSAS and/or IFRS is considered as an asset.Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, or Russian) or a local language is an asset.Source: Recommend your friend –>To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where ) you saw this internship posting.#J-18808-Ljbffr
