Finance Analyst

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our 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.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

In response to the request of the Government of Ukraine and further to the meeting between the President of Ukraine and UNOPS Executive Director on 15 May 2016 the United Nations Office for Project Services concluded an Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the UNOPS on the opening of the UNOPS Office in Ukraine. The Agreement was signed on 22 November 2016.

According to the Agreement the UNOPS Office in Ukraine is to provide a broad spectrum of services to the Government and people of Ukraine including but not limited to procurement, contracting, recruitment and administration, implementation of technical assistance, humanitarian and investment projects that are funded by the Government, international organizations, local communities, foreign governments and non-for-profit organizations, international financial institutions, UN Agencies and alike.

Under the overall guidance of the Finance Specialist, the Finance Analyst provides a variety of specialized finance, accounting, and budget related activities ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Finance Analyst promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach and works in close collaboration with the Programme, Operations, project teams in the UNOPS office in Ukraine, Regional Office or Operations/Project Centre, UNOPS HQ staff and Government officials ensuring successful delivery of financial services.

• Implementation of the internal Standard Operating Procedures in Finance in UNOPS Office in Ukraine under the supervision of the Finance Specialist;
• Continuous analysis and monitoring of the financial situation in UNOPS Office in Ukraine;
• Analysis and implementation of cost-saving and reduction strategies (including introduction and development of e-banking).

• Full compliance with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations, the Finance Manual and Finance and Budget Technical Instructions in all financial transactions, recording, reporting, etc.;

• Routine monitoring of financial exception reports for unusual activities, transactions, and analysis of anomalies or unusual transactions with further actions if required;

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics or related field is required.  A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing financial management services and/or managing staff and operational systems.
• Experience with use of an ERP system is highly desired.
• Knowledge of UN financial rules and regulations is desired.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages,

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to provide analytical inputs to strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to make the analysis of requirements and parameters provided in support of financial processes in the UNOPS office in Ukraine
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets, contributions and investments, and transactions; conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost recovery
• Good knowledge of accounting
• Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The incumbent is responsible for abiding by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.