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Mission and objectives
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Context
The Finance Associate will be placed in Administrative and Finance Unit of India at New Delhi with reporting line to Finance Specialist.
The Finance Associate will be responsible for providing a variety of specialized tasks in finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely completion, in compliance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to analyze and present information.
In addition to duty station specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.
The Finance Associate will be responsible for providing a variety of specialized tasks in finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely completion, in compliance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to analyze and present information.
In addition to duty station specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Finance Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Invoice Processing – As Local Focal Point for invoice processing, support the team in presenting invoices to GSSC for payment; Initiate correspondence to verify data, answers queries and obtains additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required. Collaborate with Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) team in addressing queries and issues.
• Master Data Management (MDM) – As Focal Point for registering the vendors, suppliers, consultants, etc. in Vision Database, review the information shared by Field offices and Section for adequacy and accuracy; upload the request in Service Gateway tool for GSSC to process the registration; Coordinate with Field offices, Program sections and GSSC team in this matter.
• Advise and assist in all aspects related to preparation of analytical reports, compilation of data and analysis, drafting power-point presentations using the advanced tool. Selects and enters data from a wide variety of documents, verifying and ensuring accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data
• Maintains financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
• Support Finance team in reviewing monthly and year-end reports related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepayment, deposits, etc.
• Support Senior Finance Associate (Banking) on all aspects of payroll, allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters, and supports in calculation of payments due for claims and services.
• Support Finance specialist on HACT Financial Assurance analysis and coordination.
• Performs other duties, as required.
• Invoice Processing – As Local Focal Point for invoice processing, support the team in presenting invoices to GSSC for payment; Initiate correspondence to verify data, answers queries and obtains additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required. Collaborate with Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) team in addressing queries and issues.
• Master Data Management (MDM) – As Focal Point for registering the vendors, suppliers, consultants, etc. in Vision Database, review the information shared by Field offices and Section for adequacy and accuracy; upload the request in Service Gateway tool for GSSC to process the registration; Coordinate with Field offices, Program sections and GSSC team in this matter.
• Advise and assist in all aspects related to preparation of analytical reports, compilation of data and analysis, drafting power-point presentations using the advanced tool. Selects and enters data from a wide variety of documents, verifying and ensuring accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data
• Maintains financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
• Support Finance team in reviewing monthly and year-end reports related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepayment, deposits, etc.
• Support Senior Finance Associate (Banking) on all aspects of payroll, allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters, and supports in calculation of payments due for claims and services.
• Support Finance specialist on HACT Financial Assurance analysis and coordination.
• Performs other duties, as required.
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