Finance Officer (NO-B), Yangon Myanmar - effective 1 January 2018

Job opening opportunity for Finance professionals (Myanmar nationals) to work in UNICEF Yangon, Myanmar as the Finance Officer (NO-B) starting in January 2018

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

How can you make a difference?

Under the general direction and guidance of the Finance Specialist, you will support the Office by administering and executing a variety of professional and technical financial transactions and processes, applying theoretical skills and thorough knowledge of organizational goals, objectives, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to complete the tasks. As a supervisor, you will be responsible for planning and guiding work in progress and for reviewing work completed by subordinate staff to verify accuracy and compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), UNICEF Financial Regulations and Rules, policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of accountability and ethics.

In particular, you will:-

• Perform quality assurance of draft reports from third party service providers on HACT micro assessment, spot check and audit.
• Conduct/supervise spot checks on financial records of Government IPs as per the office assurance plan in compliance with HACT framework.
• Provide technical and operational support in orientation of IPs as well as internal staff on HACT policies, procedures and processes.
• Review and supervise monitoring, analysis and reconciliation of financial transactions and accounting reports for accurate and current financial information.

Your key functions and accountabilities (detailed job description attached)  103322_Finance Officer_NOB_JD.pdf:-

1. Support to financial planning and management
2. Control of accounts
3. Treasury and cash management
4. Knowledge and capacity building

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

• Preferably an advanced University Degree in accounting, financial management or other related financial field is required. Supplemental formal financial / accounting training may be accepted if University degree is not in a related financial field. Diploma qualification in CIPFA is acceptable in lieu of relevant University degree, or its equivalent. A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in financial management or audit is required. Experience in an international organization and/or large corporation is preferred. Experience in a UN system agency or organization some of which served in a developing country is an asset.  
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel required.
• Experience in database packages, web based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is an asset
• Experience with IPSAS and/or IFRS is an asset. 
• Fluency in English and Myanmar is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty,

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.