Finance Consultant

Key Performance Indicators: The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency in financial resources management and success in implementation of operational strategies. Accurate analysis and presentation of financial information enhances UN Women's credibility in use of financial resources and proper financial process management. The information provided facilitates management decision making.

•  Timely and accurate financial donor reports and other management financial reports;
•  Timely and accurate financial project closure;
•  Timely response to requests to resolve financial data issues;
•  Timely, completed and accurate financial transactions/activities and documentation;
•  Timely and accurate advice on UN Women financial rules and regulations;
•  Proper control of supporting documents.

Competencies

Core Values:

•  Respect for Diversity
•  Integrity
•  Professionalism

Core Competencies:

•  Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
•  Accountability
•  Creative Problem Solving
•  Effective Communication
•  Inclusive Collaboration
•  Stakeholder Engagement
•  Leading by Example

Functional Competencies:

•  Strong accounting skills
•  Knowledge of financial rules and regulations, and accounting
•  Strong IT skills and proficiency
•  Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems
•  Ability to administer and execute financial and accounting processes and transactions
•  Results and client oriented approach to work
•  Strong communication and relationship management skills
•  Knowledge of IPSAS and/or IFRS is desirable.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

•  Minimum university Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration;
•  Completion of Accounting & Finance certification is an asset.

Experience:

•  At least 7 years of progressively relevant finance work experience is required;
•  Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word,
•  Excel, etc.) and knowledge of database packages, working experience in web-based ERP financial systems (i.e. SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.);
•  Demonstrated experience in developing complex financial reports required;
•  Experience in developing reports for donors within an international organizational context is an asset;
•  Experience working with UNW/UN is an asset.

Language Requirements:

•  Fluency in English;
•  Knowledge of any other UN language is an advantage.