Senior Finance Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization, and environmental sustainability. UNIDO's mission is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Member States, aligning with the 2030 Agenda and SDG-9. The Directorate of Corporate Services and Operations (COR) manages UNIDO's resources, and the Division of Financial Resource Management (COR/FIN) provides high-quality financial services to support programme delivery.
Job Purpose
To manage financial aspects of projects, including grants, payments, treasury, and procurement, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with UNIDO policies and donor requirements. The role involves financial monitoring, reporting, risk mitigation, and providing financial analysis and advice.
Responsibilities
Oversee grants management, including master data, budget control, and financial reporting to donors. Support treasury operations by managing contributions, analyzing deposit limits, and assisting with Investment Committee meetings. Ensure financial controls for payments and travel, verify vendor data, and monitor project financial reporting. Provide financial analysis and strategic advice for Procurement Committee meetings.
Work Experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree, 7 years with a Master's, or 5 years with a Doctorate. Experience must include progressively responsible financial management, team leadership at the international level, grants and budget management, donor financial reporting, treasury operations, financial compliance, and internal controls. Experience with extra-budgetary funds, technical cooperation, and applying international financial regulations is required. Experience with ERP systems and supporting treasury operations is desirable.
Skills
Grants management, budget control, financial reporting, treasury operations, financial compliance, internal controls, ERP systems, financial analysis, risk management, team leadership.