Accounting & Finance Associate, GS-6, Brasília, Brazil

Under the direct supervision of the Administrative and Finance Officer (NO-B) and in close coordination and guidance of the Chief Resources Mobilisation and Partnerships (RM&P) (P-5), this post is responsible for providing support to the Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) operation by reporting and monitoring over financial aspects of the operation as well as performing important tasks derived from de PSFR activities within the country such as reconciling contribution receipts between Donor Perfect and VISION, and between VISION and PSFR bank accounts; supporting the submission and reporting of work-plan and budgets as well as contributing with the interpretation and application of PFP related policies and procedures in support of the fundraising operation at the country level.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, commitment.

UNICEF wants to make sure that all children in Brazil can enjoy their rights, particularly those who have been excluded from the country’s progress and those who grow up in especially vulnerable circumstances. To achieve its goals, UNICEF works both at national level to influence policies and programmes for children as well as in the regions where most of the disadvantaged children live: in the Semi-arid and Amazon regions and the large cities. One of our goals is to guarantee to all children and adolescents access to quality health; the sexual and reproductive rights of adolescents and young people; and the full development of children in early childhood.

For further information, please visit www.unicef.org.br.

How can you make a difference?

You will provide support to the Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) operation by reporting and monitoring over financial aspects of the operation as well as performing important tasks derived from de PSFR activities within the country such as reconciling contribution receipts between Donor Perfect and VISION, and between VISION and PSFR bank accounts; supporting the submission and reporting of work-plan and budgets as well as contributing with the interpretation and application of PFP related policies and procedures in support of the fundraising operation at the country level.

Join our team to be responsible for:

Supporting the work of the Country Office in:

• Providing support to the Chief of Resources Mobilisation and Partnerships in the preparation, submission, monitoring and reporting of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) annual work-plans, budget and results;
• Drafting PFP Work-Plan and Budget in regard to staff and non-staff costs;
• Gathering and consolidating information from the different functional areas of the PFP team in regard to income and direct costs during the Work-Plan and Budget preparation;
• Keeping a track of income and expenses against the annual Work-Plan and monthly reports to the Chief of PFP;

Monitoring cash-flows relating to private sector revenue and expenses:

• Gathering and consolidating information from the different functional areas to forecasting and reporting the status of implementation of income and expenses of the PFP section, including investment funds.

Monitoring fundraising contributions:

• Monitoring and reporting on allocation of donations to grants.

Reconciling contribution receipts between Donor Perfect and VISION, and between VISION and bank accounts in coordination with the Database Assistant who issues information from Donor Perfect:

• Reconciling and validating the information provided by the Database Assistant ensuring a match of income figures between Donor Perfect, Vision and the bank accounts.

Liaising with local bank accounts officials to maintain office banks accounts related to donations:

• Providing information pertaining to office banks accounts for reporting and other administrative purposes;
• Completing documentation required for opening or closing banks accounts related to local fundraising and submitting it to the Administrative and Finance Officer and Chief of Resources Mobilisation and Partnerships (RM&P).

Providing appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of PFP related policies and procedures to support the fundraising operation at the country level:

• Supporting and advising the Administrative and Finance Officer and the Chief of Resources Mobilisation and Partnerships (RM&P) on the interpretation and application of administrative policies, procedures and regulation specifically developed for PFP functions in Country Offices;
• Contributing to recommendations on the improvement of internal controls related to the operation of country office fundraising.

Bank reconciliation:

• Creating bank statement files and share them with Local Focal Point for submission;
• Following up bank reconciliation process for approval of the Chief of Operations.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Completion of Secondary education. University courses in Finance, Administration or Accounting disciplines, desirable;
• A minimum of six years of work experience in administration, accounting or finance;
• At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable;
• Experience in finance unit of fundraising companies/institutions will be considered an asset;
• Knowledge of SAP Systems will be considered an asset;
• Fluency in Portuguese and English. Advanced knowledge of Spanish will be considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

In addition, the following functional competencies are required for this post: Analyzing [ II ], Applying Technical Expertise [ II ], Planning and Organizing [ II ], Following Instructions and Procedures [ II ].

If so, you are invited to apply to make a difference in the lives of children.

View our competency framework at:

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Candidates must be Brazilian citizens or have a valid work permit.

All candidates who wish to apply to this position are requested to prepare and submit their application in English.