Finance Associate

Organizational Context

The UNOPS Office of the Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, based in Panama City, provides strategic leadership and coordination for high-impact development solutions across 23 countries. It focuses on resilient infrastructure, public health support, and strengthening institutional capacities to advance national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals through results-driven support.

Job Purpose

The Finance Associate plays a crucial role in supporting the Finance Group by ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial reporting. This involves providing essential assistance in the preparation of financial statements, conducting financial oversight and monitoring, processing financial transactions, and contributing to capacity building and system improvements. The role is integral to maintaining the financial integrity and operational excellence of UNOPS' regional activities, aligning with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations and contributing to the achievement of development objectives.

Responsibilities

The Finance Associate is responsible for supporting the preparation of corporate financial statements, including interim and year-end reports, supporting schedules, and notes. This includes data consolidation, preparing working files, and assisting with audit preparations and follow-up on recommendations. The role involves coordinating and monitoring financial closure processes, reviewing reconciliations, and analyzing general ledger data for accuracy and compliance. Additionally, the associate supports the processing of financial transactions, reviews grant-related expenses, and assists with inventory capitalization. A key aspect is contributing to capacity building and system improvements by documenting processes, analyzing issues, and becoming a subject matter expert for the UNOPS ERP system, aiming to optimize financial processes.

Work Experience

A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting is required, including financial statement preparation, general ledger accounting, and audit support. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is essential. Experience with OneUNOPS and working within an international organization or the UN system is desirable.

Skills

Auditing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Process Optimization

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