Finance Officer Vacancy Type Internal candidates only

Organizational Context

The Asia Pacific Regional Office oversees UNOPS operations across 17 countries, focusing on strategic leadership and operational excellence. The Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO), established in 1995, has shifted its focus to life-saving initiatives and basic human needs, including managing cash-for-work programs and procuring emergency supplies, supporting humanitarian response and development efforts.

Job Purpose

The Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring effective financial management, reporting, and compliance with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations. This role involves leading budget formulation and monitoring, managing treasury and cash, overseeing accounting functions, and producing financial reports. The Finance Officer provides crucial analytical and advisory support to management, upholding financial integrity, promoting cost efficiency, and enabling timely, informed decision-making across the organization's portfolio.

Responsibilities

The Finance Officer ensures strict adherence to UNOPS financial rules, regulations, policies, and donor requirements, implementing robust internal controls and risk management frameworks. Key duties include leading budget preparation, monitoring expenditures against budgets, and conducting variance analyses. The role oversees cash management operations, ensuring liquidity and accurate fund allocation, and manages treasury functions, including bank transfers and foreign exchange. Responsibilities also encompass ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial transactions, commitments, and payments, managing accounts receivable and payable, and maintaining financial data quality. Furthermore, the Finance Officer prepares and analyzes financial reports for management and donors, supports annual financial closure, and contributes to knowledge sharing and training on finance-related topics.

Work Experience

Required experience includes project financial management, budgeting, cash management, and financial reporting. Proficiency in collaboration tools (MS Office, G-Suite) and web-based management systems is essential. Experience in multicultural environments, UN system organizations, developing countries, or humanitarian/development contexts is desirable.

Skills

Cash Management, Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Finance Accounting, Financial Accounting Standards

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