ONU Femmes recrute 01 associé financier
Role summary
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Under the supervision of the Regional Finance Specialist, the Finance Associate is responsible for the execution of a wide range of financial services and administrative processes in the UN Women West & Central Africa Regional Office, ensuring the timely, efficient and transparent use of financial resources and the delivery of services in accordance with the organization’s financial rules, regulations, policies and procedures and approved allocations. The Finance Associate promotes a client-oriented approach in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations, standard practices and guidelines.
The Finance Associate works closely with the UN Women Regional Office and Headquarters operations team to resolve complex financial and reporting issues.
Education and certification:
- A high school diploma is required;
- National or international certification in accounting and finance is an asset;
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is an asset;
- Successful completion of the UN Women Accounting and Finance Test is required.
Experience:
- At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of finance;
- Experience in using computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), spreadsheets and databases, experience in handling web-based management systems;
- Experience in using PeopleSoft ATLAS is an asset.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in French is required
- Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.
Deadline: 28 October 2022.