Finance Associate

About UN Women

UN Women is dedicated to promoting equality between genders, aiming to eliminate discrimination against women and girls and empowering women to be equal partners in development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security efforts worldwide.

Primary Role and Responsibilities

• Execute a broad array of financial and administrative functions ensuring adherence to UN Women’s financial rules, policies, and approved budgets.
• Collaborate closely with Programme and Operations Teams locally and at headquarters to address complex finance-related matters and ensure accurate and timely financial service delivery.
• Review and verify financial transactions and documentation, report irregularities, and implement needed corrective measures.
• Monitor and investigate unusual financial activities and prepare detailed status and expenditure reports.
• Support audit processes and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Assist in budget planning, tracking expenditures, preparing budget revisions, and maintaining cost control mechanisms.
• Manage project financials including budget creation, monitoring, unutilized funds analysis, and project award reviews within financial management systems like Quantum.
• Handle daily financial operations such as transaction recording, payroll processing, travel claims, and petty cash management.
• Support resource mobilization by compiling donor information, drafting cost-sharing agreements, and following up on contributions.
• Conduct or coordinate training sessions on financial management best practices and contribute to knowledge sharing within the Office.
• Perform other duties as required to ensure the efficient functioning of the Finance Office and UN Women organizational goals.

Core Competencies and Values

• Professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity.
• Strong awareness of gender issues and dedication to inclusive collaboration.
• Accountability, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Leading by example in financial management and client-oriented service delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of secondary education is mandatory; a bachelor’s in finance or accounting is advantageous.
• Specialized certificates in accounting and finance are considered assets.
• Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible experience in finance is required.
• Proficient with computer software such as MS Word, Excel, database packages, and web-based management systems.
• Experience with modern ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in French is essential.
• Knowledge of additional official UN languages such as English, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish is preferred.

Diversity and Inclusion

UN Women promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring recruitment and promotion without discrimination on the basis of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected categories.

Additional Information

Applicants must complete all sections of the application form thoroughly to avoid disqualification. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks, including educational and employment verification, and will be expected to comply with UN Women’s zero-tolerance policies regarding misconduct.