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FINANCE ASSISTANT (Accounting)

Paris

  • Organization: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
  • Location: Paris
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Accounting (Audit, Controlling)
    • Administrative support
    • Banking and Finance
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

Under the overall authority of the Chief Financial Officer and the direct supervision of the Head of Unit, Payroll and Accounts Payables, the incumbent of the post will be responsible for delivering quality, accurate and consistent payroll services to UNESCO staff members and other contractors.

 

The incumbent will, in particular\:

  • Produce monthly payroll for UN staff members, Service Contracts and Short-Term Contracts\:  Manage payroll deductions/payments, calculate payroll entitlements, process payroll-related advances and out-of-payroll payments; perform analysis on monthly payroll data.
  • Prepare third-party payments and associated reports and declarations for UNJSPF , French Social Security and other external insurances.
  • Perform accounting activities related to payroll posting such as\: vendor clearing, general ledger reviews and follow-up.
  • Provide operational support on payroll matters to staff members, internal and external contractors.
  • Contribute to payroll systems development, testing and maintenance.

 

EDUCATION

  • Completed secondary, technical or vocational school.

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, of which at least 3 years in payroll, finance, accounting or administration.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent knowledge of SAP (HR and Payroll Modules).
  • Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organization and/or the UN system.
  • Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of standard office software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc…)
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Service and solution oriented.

LANGUAGES

  • Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.
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