Position: Accounting Specialist -UNOPS (Deadline July 2024)

About UNOPS

UNOPS is the operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects worldwide. Our mission is to help people build better lives and achieve sustainable development.

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Job Title: Accounting Specialist, Team Lead
Job Categories: Finance
Vacancy Code: VA/2024/B0005/28468
Level: ICS-10
Department/Office: MP, SSC, IPAS
Duty Station: Copenhagen, Denmark
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Level: P3
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Application Period: July 2, 2024, to July 23, 2024

Application Deadline: Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date.

Background Information – Job-specific

About UNOPS

UNOPS is the operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects worldwide. Our mission is to help people build better lives and achieve sustainable development.

Working with Us

UNOPS offers opportunities in diverse and challenging environments. We seek creative, results-focused professionals across various disciplines.

Diversity

With a workforce of over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners across 80 countries, UNOPS promotes a balanced, diverse workforce. We strive to improve our gender balance and encourage qualified female candidates to apply.

Work Life Harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background Information – IPAS

Based in Copenhagen, the UNOPS Integrated Practice Advice and Support (IPAS) serves regions and headquarters with advice and solutions to implementation challenges. IPAS has three main roles:

1. Support to Operations: Providing timely advice and solutions to everyday challenges.
2. Business Efficiency: Recommending policy and process changes based on field feedback.
3. Body of Knowledge: Contributing to research and coordination within policy groups and project practitioners.

IPAS Finance

IPAS Finance, composed of around twenty colleagues, is organized into three teams:

• Project Finance Advisory & Support (PFAS)
• Treasury and Banking (T&B)
• Corporate Financial Reporting Support (CFRS)

The Accounting Specialist will lead the CFRS team and report to the Finance Senior Manager of IPAS Finance.

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Functional Responsibilities

1. Core Technical Functions
   • Lead all aspects of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closures for GL accounts.
   • Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and transactions.
   • Contribute to IPSAS compliance initiatives.
   • Implement audit recommendations and coordinate audit requirements.
   • Resolve processing anomalies and review quarterly/year-end submissions.
   • Collaborate with Finance Group and Country Offices on risk management.
2. Project Accounting
   • Provide project accounting advisory services.
   • Ensure corrective actions from quarterly submissions are processed.
   • Review operational transactions for compliance.
   • Approve Requests for Payments and oversee staff separations final payment.
3. Team Leadership
   • Establish team priorities and supervise work plans.
   • Promote teamwork and collaboration.
   • Plan, recruit, and develop a diverse and skilled workforce.
   • Foster a positive work environment.
4. Business Efficiency
   • Collect and address feedback on finance-related policies and processes.
   • Work with HQ units to address business-critical issues.
   • Contribute to policy development and improve efficiencies.
   • Ensure effective data analytics for risk and trend identification.
5. Knowledge Management and Capacity Building
   • Maintain and share knowledge on financial matters.
   • Stay updated on best practices and provide recommendations.
   • Develop knowledge transfer and capacity-building strategies.

Competencies

• Sustainable business strategies and long-term thinking.
• Respect for diversity and high ethical standards.
• Team spirit and development of others.
• Strong external relationships and partner competence.
• Quality-focused task accomplishment.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Clear, concise communication.

Education/Experience/Language Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields. A Bachelor’s Degree with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted. Professional finance or accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is a strong advantage.
• Experience: At least 5 years in financial management or accounting, including 1 year in supervisory roles. Experience with IPSAS/IFRS and finance processes mapping is required. Understanding of UN financial management is highly desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English required. Fluency in French or Spanish is an advantage. Working knowledge of other UN languages is desirable.

Contract Type, Level, and Duration

• Contract Type: Fixed-term Appointment (FTA)
• Contract Level: P3
• Contract Duration: 1 year, renewable

Additional Information

• UNOPS does not request any payments at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• UNOPS is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity.
• UNOPS conducts background checks on all potential personnel.

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