Job description
The Payments team is responsible for HQ business unit payments; to provide support services to HQ units in the areas of payments, accounting and financial management; oversee the payroll process and reconcile payroll interface; regular aging of parables with action taken on old balances; review and reconcile a range of balance sheet accounts. The incumbent will provide support to headquarters (HQ) units and field offices (FO-s) in the areas of Accounts Payable (AP) and ensure AP transactions at HQs are timely processed, complete and accurate and assist in year-end closure activities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Completion of secondary education. Additional training in accounting at the post-secondary level, desirable
- 5 years finance-related work experience - accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance or similar
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organize effectively work under pressure with attention to detail, precision and accuracy
- Knowledge of and experience in the use of Atlas would be considered an asset
- Dedication to UN principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with persons of different background
- Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset
Required Competencies:
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
- Embracing diversity in all its forms
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Achieving Results
- Being Accountable
- Developing and Applying Professional Expertise/Business Acumen
- Thinking analytically and Strategically
- Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships
- Communicating for Impact
Functional Competencies:
- Business acumen
- Client orientation
- Job Knowledge
- Technical Expertise
Candidates for this position must have a valid G-4 visa granted on the basis of current permanent duty station being USA or be a USA Citizen or Permanent Resident
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