Finance Analyst, Istanbul, Turkiye, P2, FTA International
Organizational Context
UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. This Finance Analyst role, based in Istanbul, supports offices in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Region. The position operates under the guidance of the Deputy Director for Financial Management and the daily supervision of the Regional Operations Manager, contributing to efficient financial operations and compliance across the region.
Job Purpose
The Finance Analyst provides crucial financial support to UN Women offices in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Region. This role ensures capacity building, assists with financial system development and automation, and guarantees compliance with accounting standards and financial regulations. The analyst acts as an Audit focal point for the region, collaborating with Headquarters and country-level teams to maintain high performance and financial efficiency. The position involves supervising support staff and contributing to sound financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
Responsibilities
The Finance Analyst is responsible for coordinating financial planning, analysis, and service provision to regional offices, recommending cost-saving strategies, and verifying financial transactions. They will monitor and oversee financial systems, ensuring compliance with IPSAS and UN Women policies, and drafting financial reports. The role involves coordinating the audit process, preparing for audits, and responding to audit inquiries. Additionally, the analyst will manage programme and project budgets, monitor financial resources, and prepare donor reports. They will also coordinate financial training, provide helpdesk support, and participate in knowledge management initiatives to improve financial practices and systems.
Work Experience
Requires at least 2 years of experience in an accounting role within a large international organization, preferably in the UN system. Must have demonstrated financial experience with an ERP system, providing financial and budget support to programmes/projects, and developing financial reports for senior management. Experience with computers, office software, and web-based management systems is essential. Experience supporting multiple offices or in a regional context is desirable.
Skills
Financial planning and management, complex financial rules and regulations, financial systems and modules (e.g., Quantum), spreadsheet and database packages, advice and support provision, IPSAS/IFRS knowledge, analytical skills.