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For every child, better future.

Learn about what we do to create a fair chance for every child in Thailand, click here.

How can you make a difference? 

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for providing an administrative support on variety of tasks in finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations. Those include reviewing financial supporting documents and submitting them to the Global Shared Service Center for processing. Specifically, the incumbent assists in reviewing payroll payment reports, acts as the petty cash fund custodian, and handles deposits of donors’ contributions for Thailand CO and East Asia and Pacific Regional Office.

In addition, the incumbent shall demonstrate the capacity to research for general data preparation, adapt and preliminarily evaluate irregular cases for further decision making by the supervisor. The role also requires interpreting and adhering to guidelines as part of the regular duties. Where deviations from guidelines are necessary to resolve situations, the incumbent is expected to either (a) seek approval for the deviation or (b) propose improvements for the efficiency and effectiveness of work performance within the established procedures, when required.

Major responsibilities:

1. The financial transactions are processed promptly with the correct funding source and GL account code throughout the year.

• By acting as a petty cash custodian for EAPRO, reviewing the request from sections for the use of petty cash fund to ensure compliance with UNICEF Financial Procedure and Policy.
• Review the financial documents for submission to the Global Shred Service Centers for processing.
• Assist in processing donor refunds and issuing donor tax receipts.
• Assist in reviewing outstanding items of the GL accounts shared on the Head Quarter’s SharePoint for clearing, initiate correspondence to verify data, answer queries, and obtains additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end reports related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepayment, deposits, revenue, and expenses.
• Regularly filing transactions and related supporting documents. Annually recommending files for destruction based on financial policy and overseeing the destruction process.
• Maintains liaisons with local bank officials to stay updated on day-to-day information, procedural changes, and regulations related to office bank accounts. This includes preparing recurring reports and bank reconciliation.

2. Assist in the budget management, payroll processing and Private Sector Fund Raising (PSFR) Contributions to ensure proper allocation and utilization of funds.

• Generate payroll funding analysis reports to review the funding status for staff payroll and promptly communicate with the concerned sections to resolve any funding issues.
• Monitor the use of funds for operating expenses allocated to the Common Services Unit, ensuring appropriate consumption throughout the year.

3. Assist in the process for partnership with the government and Civil Society Organizations.

• Review document submitted by sections requesting disbursements to the implementing partners, as well as reports on actual spending and refunds.
• Assist in reviewing the budget proposal from implementing partners submitted by the responsible programme section for further review and endorsement by the committee.

4. Assist on all aspects related to preparation of reports, compilation of data and answering relevant queries. These tasks include but not limited to assisting in maintaining financial records and monitoring systems, year-end closure activities, liaisons with officials of local banks and performs other duties, as required.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

1. Education

• • Completion of secondary education is required with professional/university level courses in Accounting and Finance/Business administration preferred.

2. Experience:

• • A minimum of five years of administrative experience in the area of finance and accounting is required.
  • A minimum of three years of direct experience in financing and account management is preferred.

3. Language and Computer Proficiency: Proficiency in English and Thai is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)

• Works Collaboratively with others (1)

• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)

• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)

• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)

• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)

• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility.

If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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.

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.

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.