Finance Assistant

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. 

UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Functional Responsibilities

Payments:

• Examine payment requests received to ensure that: documentation is complete and all information concerning the payment has been supplied; proper accounting codes are used; certification of services rendered/goods delivered is written on the payment document and duly signed by authorized officials; payment to sub-contractors are in compliance with terms and conditions of agreement.
• Ensure payment requests have been properly obligated and that payment is in accordance with relevant UNOPS Financial rules and Regulations and UNOPS procedures.
• Prepare accounts payable and journal vouchers
• Prepare accounts receivable entries
• Process monthly payroll for personnel.
• Prepare checks and bank transfers

Accounts

• Review and adjust the project expenditures/obligations against the approved budgets.
• Reconcile UNOPS expenditure records against budgets and prepare necessary adjustments.
• Prepare monthly expenditure schedules as well as quarterly and year-end statements.
• Prepare project budget revisions as required.
• Reconcile and maintain Cash Supplier account

General

• Maintain and keep up to date files.
• Respond to queries on status of payments/accounts/expenditures/\and/or budget matters and resolve any discrepancies.
• Liaise with other relevant staff in the organization in preparation of payment, data reconciliation, client reporting, internal and/or external audit activities
•  Perform other related duties as required. 

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls

(Clear description of measurable outputs, milestones, key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring)

The accomplishment and provision of the following:

• Monitor bank balances and apply cash management

·         A first level of university degree in Finance and Accounting or any other related field or Secondary School with additional of 4 years of relevant experience.

·         1-4 year of progressive responsible Finance and Accounting experience is required.

·         Fluency command of Arabic and English language (oral and written).

·         Computer literate and familiar with Office applications (in particular, Word and Excel).

• 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.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide 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.