Deadline: 17 April 2023
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Finance Associate in Copenhagen, Denmark.
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Finance Associate will the following functions:
- Project Accounting
- Support in pre-clearning Journals (GLJE) recording transactions which are not possible through normal process of Receipts,Payments or Payroll, or to correct an accounting error;
- Global Support Services (GSS) waiver review and escalation to policy holder. Ensuring GSS rates are applied and posted as per current policy;
- Support HQ units on financial related matters as needed.
- Budgets Monitoring and Control
- Support pre-clearing budgets in conformity with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations and the funding source legal agreement;
- Support in the review and adjustments of project budget revisions;
- Support in the review of the project classification as agent or principal as per IPSAS;
- Support in correctly setting up projects in the system in regards to interest eligibility, cost recovery, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Completion of secondary / high school is required;
- Higher degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s), preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, International Business, Management or other finance-related field is considered an asset and can be a substitute for some years of relevant working experience;
- Relevant certification in financial management or accounting is an added advantage.
- Minimum 6 years of experience (or less depending on academic credentials) in Finance/Accounting or a relevant field is required;
- Experience in use of Google Suite/Workspace (in particular Sheets, Docs) or MS Office (Excel / Word) is required;
- Experience in project accounting or management accounting is desired;
- Knowledge of international accounting standards, especially IPSAS is an asset;
- Experience in dealing with UN organizations is desirable.
- Full working knowledge of English;
- Knowledge of French and/or Spanish would be an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, visit UNOPS.
