Finance Senior Assistant

The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNOPS operations across 17 countries, ensuring high performance, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals. Operations currently span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. Across these countries, we work closely with key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and maximize impact through five main operating units: Afghanistan (AFCO), Myanmar (MMCO), South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), and the Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC). Through these entities, we provide agile, client-focused service delivery across diverse sectors - including infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management - supporting the implementation of sustainable development solutions across the region.

UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as the fund manager for some of the largest development programmes in the country In addition, UNOPS is the Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative towards the elimination of Malaria, which works to accelerate progress toward malaria elimination in the Greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure, and project management services to a wide range of organizations in the country, including international development partners, other UN agencies and INGOs. UNOPS plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

UNOPS Myanmar Support Services are shared across all programmes. The successful delivery of financial services to all UNOPS operations in Myanmar is the responsibility of the Finance Unit, which consists of an Operations Team and a Managed Cash Flow Unit (MCFU) with personnel based around Myanmar.

Under the direct supervision of a MCFU Finance Associate and with secondary supervision by the Finance Senior Associate, the Finance Senior Assistant (Field) or the Finance Senior Assistant (Roving) shall be responsible for performing the following duties and responsibilities:

The Finance Senior Assistant (Field) will be assigned to specified duty stations while the Finance Senior Assistant (Roving) may or may not be located in a specific location, but he/ she will need to take over the tasks when the Finance Senior Assistants in duty stations are on annual leave or the position is vacant or making the disbursement in periods of peak activity.

• Make disbursement in cash for the implementation of the National Program activities;
• Act as a custodian of a revolving Operational cash advance for the disbursement of the activities implemented by the three diseases National programmes;
• Under guidance from the supervisor, gain strong knowledge of the quarterly approved Work plan in order to provide effective disbursement for National Programme’s activities;
• Open and operate a bank account for the management of operational advances
• Record all transactions on a daily basis in the operational advances ledger and reconcile the ledger on a monthly basis with the cash in hand and bank;
• Ensure sufficient funds at the field location by requesting for replenishment in a timely manner;
• Ensure full settlement of Operational Advances within 90 days from the date of its receipt; 
• Submit monthly basic financial reports to the Yangon Office by the set timelines. These reports include but are not limited to: Operational Advances Ledger, Operational Advances  Reconciliation Sheet, Cash Control Sheet and bank reconciliation statement;
• Frequently travel to the assigned townships to disburse the funds as per the national programme's approved work plan;
• Make reimbursement to nominated drawers under the reimbursement scheme;
• Closely collaborate with the Department of Health Staff (nurses, administrative assistants, etc) to ensure proper understanding of the Managed Cash Flow Standard Operating Procedures and better working relationships;
• Safe custody of cash and the assets assigned to her/him
• Working closely with the Yangon based Managed Cash Flow team by giving the required information or informing them of operational matters which need a resolution;
• Overseeing the disbursement operation in the assigned duty station (for those working on 100% LOE full time basis)

Required

• Secondary education is required.

Desired

• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in finance, accounting, business administration or related area would be an asset.

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience within the areas of finance, accounting, business administration or related field is required.

Desired

• Knowledge of UNOPS financial rules and regulations is an asset.

• Working knowledge of ERP (particularly Agresso), experience with MS Office 2003/or newer versions, and financial management using electronic systems are desired.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
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• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
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• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. 
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

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