Batch Recruitment: (3) Finance Assistant, G-5, Fixed Term, PFP, Rome, Italy (Open to EU Citizens or Valid Italian Work Permit Holders)
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
The Finance Assistant will support accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations within UNICEF's Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) division. This role is crucial for ensuring that financial resources are managed effectively to support programme implementation and donor reporting. The assistant will process transactions, perform reconciliations, manage revenue and contributions, assist with cash forecasting, and monitor funds. By maintaining reliable financial information and ensuring accurate recording and monitoring of resources, the Finance Assistant directly contributes to UNICEF's mission of delivering for every child.
Responsibilities
The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, including contributions, receivables, and remittances, ensuring all are properly documented and reconciled. This includes assisting with revenue management, cash forecasting, and fund monitoring to ensure financial resources are available for programme implementation. The role involves maintaining reliable financial records and supporting month-end and year-end closure activities, including the preparation of financial reports and follow-up on outstanding items. The assistant will also be involved in identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial data and system records. Furthermore, the position requires coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of financial issues and providing operational finance and administrative support. Support for systems, data quality, and process improvement within the finance function is also a key responsibility.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of practical work experience in finance, accounting, financial administration, contribution management, grant management, donor revenue management, accounts receivable, or financial monitoring is required. Experience in processing and reconciling financial transactions, supporting financial closures, and coordinating with stakeholders is also necessary.
Skills
Financial Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Coordination, Discrepancy Resolution, Accounts Receivable Management, Contribution Management, Grant Management, Cash Forecasting, Fund Monitoring, Financial Administration, ERP Systems, SAP/VISION