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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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Accountant, P3
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Job Code Title: |
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ACCOUNTANT
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United Nations Office at Geneva
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GENEVA
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Posting Period: |
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6 December 2013-3 February 2014
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Job Opening number: |
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13-FIN-UNOG-31790-R-GENEVA (R)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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This position is located within the Financial Resources Management Service (FRMS) at the United Nations Office at Geneva. The work is part of a dedicated team to provide accounting, payments and budgetary services. It is under the general supervision of the Chief of Budget.
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Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Coordinates and supervises the cost accounting framework for all areas of administration.
• Responsible for financial analysis, management reporting and variance analysis.
• Monitors, analyses, and approves transactions for entry into the accounting and management systems.
• Provides authoritative interpretation of requirements for handling internal and external cost allocations.
• Coordinates and supervises the processing of billing related to internal work orders, client support and external parties.
• Analyses accounts and reviews/evaluates regular financial reports. Identifies problem transactions and irregularities in related accounts, resolving them in a timely and effective manner.
• Approves/Confirms that proposed obligations or expenditure for services, facilities supplies and equipment expenses, as well as those pertaining to personnel, are in accordance with the Financial Regulations and Rules of the UN, relevant appropriations and staffing tables and corresponding approved allotments.
• Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
• Assists, prepares or consolidates financial reports for client organizations and management information.
• Provides advice and guidance concerning the United Nations’ Financial Regulations and Rules and Accounting Instructions. Particular focus in on cost recovery.
• Keeps abreast and provides guidance on the procedures associated with general accounting, budget matters, grant accounting and treasury systems.
• Defines requirements and works with systems units (IT) with respect to maintenance of entire billing workflow process.
• Participates in the development of accounting policies.
• Provides information needed to respond to audit findings.
• Performs other related duties as required.
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Competencies
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PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and standards. Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in accounting operations. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is desirable.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience with some supervisory experience in accounting, finance, budget, treasury, or accounts payable. Specific experience in cost accounting or establishing control frameworks is desirable.
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Languages
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Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
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United Nations Considerations
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The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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