Account Officer, P-2, Fixed Term Position, DFAM, Financial Reporting and Grant Management, Brussels, Belgium, #00134697

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does, with a focus on equity for the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families.

Job Purpose

The Finance Officer role contributes to maintaining robust financial internal controls, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources and safeguarding UNICEF assets. This is achieved through accurate and timely financial reporting to both external and internal stakeholders. The position supports the goal of maintaining sound financial systems that promote the efficient utilization of resources and the protection of UNICEF's assets, aligning with the organization's commitment to its mandate and operational integrity.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze financial activities for assigned processes, providing second-level support and training to internal customers. Monitor trends, variances, and identify process or system gaps. Ensure compliance with UNICEF's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Perform periodic processing and closing activities, including year-end account closure for financial statements and audits. Report and escalate significant findings to senior management. Provide strategic guidance on complex cases. Produce timely and informative reports, schedules, and analysis for management decision-making. Prepare data and schedules for quarterly financial reports, annual financial statements, and other corporate reports. Maintain dashboards and reports for assigned financial processes. Draft updates to UNICEF’s Regulatory Framework Documents and regularly review/update accounting manual chapters for assigned financial processes.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in finance or accounting, preferably within a large international organization or UN system, is required. Experience in financial reporting and internal controls is essential.

Skills

Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Compliance Monitoring, Process Improvement, Audit Support, Data Analysis, Accounting Software, Problem-Solving, Communication, Attention to Detail, Teamwork

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