Senior Finance Associate, G-7, Temporary Position, Div of Financial and Adm Mgmt, 364 days,Treasury and Structured Finance Services, New York, #00131911
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Job no: 580480
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: New York
Level: G-7
Location: United States
Categories: Financial Management
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career, while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
For every child, results
How can you make a difference?
This position is with the Treasury and Structured Finance (TSF) Section under the Division of Finance and Administrative Management (DFAM), reporting to the Finance Officer – Banking and Payment Solutions Unit. Under the general guidance and supervision of the Finance Officer supports the administration of UNICEF banking and cash account arrangements for the headquarters and field locations (over 800 bank and cash accounts) including maintenance of House Banks, Bank and Cash accounts, Bank and Cash Management module (Overture), and preparation of recurring reports.
Under the guidance of the Finance Officer– Banking and Payment Solutions Unit:
Maintenance and review of UNICEF Bank and Cash accounts.
Bank accounts: a) Opening, Maintaining, and closing of bank accounts b) Assist with recommendation for Treasurer’s approval of new bank accounts. c) Create initial signatory panels.
Cash on Hand Accounts (COHAs): a) Assist with recommendations for Treasurer’s approval of all COHAs. b) Opening/renewal/closing of all COHAs. c) Custodian, ceiling maintenance / updates
Petty Cash Accounts (PCAs): a) Opening / Closing. b) Custodian, ceiling maintenance / updates
Maintenance of Bank and Cash Management Module in VISION (Overture). 1- Create account records in Overture. 2-Update overture with the new assigned GL code and House Bank. 3-Deactivate account records in Overture. 4-Review daily SAP-HR report and update signatory panel as required, generate, and forward signed Signatory Panel letters to respective offices.
Recording of Treasurer’s approvals including but not limited to Advance Payments, Pre-finances, Pre-payments and Cash on Hand Accounts. Generate quarterly and annual approval summaries.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Minimum requirements
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- Education: Secondary Education in Accounting, Finance and Investment, Business Administration, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, ERP Systems and any other related fields.
- Work Experience: At Least 7 years of relevant work experience in Accounting and Auditing, Administration, Banking and Finance, Financial Management, Banking, Finance, Treasury, Structured Finance, Cash Management, Financial Service Providers.
- Skills: Accounts, Cash, ERP, Financial, Organizational, Reporting
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
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- Desirables
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- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
- Experience with SharePoint, PowerPoint, SAP, Prepaid, Banking and Digital.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies.
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For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.
Residency Requirements: To apply, candidates must be either a US Citizen, or US Permanent Resident, or holder of a valid G-4 Visa.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
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