Finance Senior Officer
Organizational Context
UNOPS Myanmar, a key office in Asia, manages significant development programs and serves as the Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar. It provides essential procurement, infrastructure, and project management services to various partners, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective service delivery to support sustainable development solutions across the region.
Job Purpose
The Finance Senior Officer is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of financial management, reporting, and compliance services in line with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations. This role leads budget formulation and monitoring, treasury and cash management, accounting oversight, and financial reporting. The incumbent provides crucial analytical and advisory support to management, upholding financial integrity, promoting cost efficiency, and enabling timely, informed decision-making across the UNOPS Myanmar portfolio.
Responsibilities
The Finance Senior Officer ensures strict compliance with UNOPS financial rules, regulations, policies, and donor requirements, implementing robust internal controls and risk management frameworks. Responsibilities include leading budget preparation, monitoring expenditures against budgets, and conducting variance analyses. The role oversees cash management, treasury operations, and ensures accurate financial transactions and payments. Key duties involve preparing and analyzing financial reports for management and donors, supporting audits, and contributing to financial data quality. The officer also advises management on cost-saving measures and financial efficiencies, and supports the development of financial tools and systems.
Work Experience
Required experience includes project financial management, budgeting, cash management, and financial reporting. Proficiency in collaboration tools and web-based management systems is essential. Experience in multicultural or developing country environments, humanitarian or development contexts, and with financial systems or ERP software is desirable.
Skills
Cash Flow Management, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Accounting Standards