About UNICEF: Employment
Manager, Financial Management Analysis, P-4, Division of Financial and Administrative Management, New York
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF, the worlds leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Manager, Financial Management Analysis, P-4, Division of Financial and Administrative Management, New York
Purpose:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Director, the post will provide:
Management, direct supervision and day-to-day operations of the Financial Management Analysis Unit, comprised of 3 professionals and one general service staff.
Assurance of availability of sound and accurate financial information and data, and provision of such information as needed to senior management, including analytical studies, trend analysis and forecasting, with effective monitoring and reporting.
Oversight of issuance of budgetary allotments
Technical support and coordination in the development, implementation, enhancement of processes, including those requiring computerized systems (both in HQ and field offices) on areas related to financial management, results-based budget management, IPSAS adoption, and support to transition to new ERPs.
Technical assistance, support and guidance to Regional and Field Offices in the discharge of their financial management (oversight) functions and in the overall monitoring of financial management performance;
Continuous review of approaches and processes regarding allocation, management, monitoring and reporting of financial resources, recommending enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness; ensure that financial requirements, policies and procedures are understood and complied with;
Oversight, analysis, guidance and reporting on the direct cash transfers to governments and counterparts and application of the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT);
Participation in the year-end closures of accounts as required;
Training to counterparts in HQ and field offices on issues related to the Financial Management Analysis Unit, including participation in Divisional training missions.
Minimum Requirements:
Advanced university degree in business administration, management, accounting, finance, economics, or relevant experiences.
A recognized professional certification in accountancy or related discipline highly desirable.
At least eight years of relevant professional work experience in the areas of management, budget, finance, accounting, systems and administration.
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Practical working experience in international organization, preferably in a UN Agency; both at headquarters and in field offices desirable
Very good knowledge of financial management of international organizations, budget, finance and accounting policies, rules, regulations and procedures; knowledge, understanding and experience with IPSAS desirable.
Knowledge and experience in the use of UNICEF standard accounting/ERP software packages, including analysis and design of computerized system
Demonstrated sound judgment, strong analytical skills, good organization and coordination abilities
Ability to communicate clearly, and to train counterparts in financial matters.
Proven leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills
Open to change, and commitment to teamwork
Fluency in written and spoken English. Other UN languages desirable.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-401 to recruit.OPS@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 16 July 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
