Accounting Officer, P-2, FT, Financial Management Centre #102938, UNICEF Supply Division, CPH, DK

Accounting Officer, P-2, FT, Financial Management Centre #102938, UNICEF Supply Division, CPH, DK

 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
• Operations – Financial management and Reporting of Procurement services projects are timely, accurate and comply with IPSAS and UNICEF Financial Regulations and Rules, as well as internal procedures.
• Systems – VISION (SAP) Procurement services business processes are aligned with IPSAS and UNICEF Financial Regulations and Rules.
• Policy – Provides advice on relevant UNICEF Financial Regulations and Rules with respect to Procurement Services
• HR – Leads, manage, motivate and supervises staff for better performance and staff development
• Statutory reporting – Financial and non-financial reporting for Procurement Services are timely and accurate.
• Protection of UNICEF interest – Proper oversight to prevent UNICEF from financial and reputational loss.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Leads and supervises the performance of a team of 3accounts assistants.
• Provides guidance, coaching and advice on technical issues related to the work.
• Monitors and manages the day-to-day activities and Procurement Services transactions by country and project, to ensure balanced workloads and effective processing. Maintains all relevant reports to support the management of workload.
• Reviews and approves financial releases in accordance with available funds, ceiling amounts as well as re-programming of balances and other funds as appropriate and approved by the PS partners.
• Prepares reports (or defines specifications)  Management Information Reports and KPIs to facilitate reporting and decision making at various levels of the organization (i.e. cross-centre, DO, FMAC, PSC, DFAM, ProServe meetings) and sharing with external partners.
• Coordinates and ensures timely completion of all monthly and periodical financial activities, such as RRBs, settlement and others, as required in VISION.
• Coordinates and ensures timely completion and correctness of all period-end (monthly, interim and year-end) closure documents in respect of the PSAU project accounts.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PS business processes in VISION: Coordinates system testing and advises on process and system improvements. Monitors VISION performance of PS processes and continuous alignment with PS policies.
• Ensures that business processes and procedures are continuously reviewed and up to date to meet the requirements of the business
• Acts as back–up to the Accounting Manager..
• Performs any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

 

Core Values
• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

 

Core competencies
• Communication – level 1
• Drive for results – level 2
• Working with people – level 1

 

Functional Competencies:
• Analysing – level 1
• Applying Technical Expertise – level 2
• Planning and Organising – level 2
• Following Instructions and Procedures – level 2

Education
A completed 1st University Degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Business Administration with concentration in accounting, financial management is required.

 

Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant and progressive work experience in the areas of financial management, accounting and/or audit is required.

Extensive work experience in a computerized accounting environment is required.

Advanced skills in use of Excel, Access and/or SAP is required.

Experience in SAP financial modules (FI/FM/CO) is highly desirable.

Experience in business analysis, system development, and/or procurement is highly desirable. 

 

Language requirements
Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another UN language (Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese) is an advantage.

 

To view our competency framework, please click here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

 

Please be informed that all application to UNICEF are handled via UNICEF’s online recruiting system. You can apply to the above consultancy by creating your profile and application at our website: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php   Requisition no:  509629