UN Jobs: Accounts Assistant (Procurement Services Accounting Unit), Financial Management & Administration Centre, Denmark

• Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund
• Country: Denmark
• City: Copenhagen
• Office: UNICEF Copenhagen
• Grade: G-6
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Closing date: Thursday, 17 November 2016

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Job no: 501066
Work type: Fixed Term Staff
Location: Denmark
Categories: Finance and Administration, Support: Operations, G-6
Pay Grade: G-6
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
The Financial Management & Administration Centre in UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen is seeking a dedicated
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (GS-6 level)
Procurement Services and Accounting Unit
Position no. 15811
PURPOSE OF POST/ MAIN DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager the Accounts Assistant performs accounting functions in the Procurement Services Accounting Unit (PSAU).
Performs financial accounting, analysis and reporting for Procurement Services (PS) project accounts for area of responsibility. Creates, reviews and maintains master data in VISION (SAP) and monitors project accounts for compliance with financial limitations, and MOU requirements.
Processes, reviews and analyses the accounting entries made to the project accounts in VISION (SAP), as well as account balances for propriety and accuracy and identifies and initiates required adjustments.
Establishes budget planning limitations in VISION (SAP). Recommends budget revisions in accordance with MOUs and UNICEF's Financial Rules and Regulations. Schedules the issuance of Statement of Accounts and Invoices, as well as additional reports to comply with third-party reporting requirements of non-standard agreements within area of responsibility, taking into consideration project priorities.
Reviews outstanding balances on completed transactions and follows-up to ensure timely financial closure of project accounts.
Maintains and shares specialised knowledge for PS activities financed through supply financing mechanisms and provides support to internal and external project stakeholders.
Designs and prepares financial reports for internal management and external donors and other third parties using VISION (SAP) reports, as well as through the development of appropriate EXCEL spreadsheets or ACCESS databases
Executes period-end accounting procedures and reconciliations Prepares exception and/or periodic reports, statements, schedules summaries analysis and documents work papers relating to areas of responsibility.
Monitors and ensures that systems and reports comply with UNICEF's Financial Rules and Regulations, and third party requirements.
Performs the duties of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Financial Management & Administration Centre, provides advice to staff on VISION (SAP) processes and resolves error messages noted in the processing of the VISION (SAP) transactions. Participates in the design, testing and implementation of new and revised systems relating to area of responsibility.
Identifies and recommends system and process improvements and authors units procedures.
Focused customer service and provides support to internal and external stakeholders through active participation in different forums and training of staff.
Performs other ad hoc tasks in related areas as required and provide back up support to colleagues within the respective unit.
QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
Required:

• Secondary education and certificate in accounting
• 6 years of broad accounting experience
• Good knowledge of computerized accounting application systems and MS Office package, particularly MS Access and EXCEL
• Knowledge in IFRS or IPSAS
• Fluency in English

Desirable:

• University level courses in accounting, business or public administration.
• Relevant experience from an international / governmental (non-profit) organization
• Experience in the areas of project and/or trust fund accounting.
• Knowledge of VISION (SAP)- (GM, FM, CO, FI, SD, MM)
• Experience with Project Management
• Fluency in another UN working language

COMPETENCIES OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
Values and Competencies: Our Core Values reflect attitudes and convictions that are shared across all UNICEF staff and include diversity and inclusion, integrity and commitment. The successful candidate must believe in the core values and have the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for UNICEF's mandate. The required competencies for this particular position are:

• Communication, (Level 2)
• Working with People (Level 2)
• Drive for Results (Level 2)
• Analyzing (Level 2)
• Applying Technical Expertise (Level 2)
• Planning and Organizing (Level 2)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (Level 2)

APPLICATIONS:
Please be informed that all applications to UNICEF are handled via UNICEF's online recruiting system. You can apply to the above position by creating your profile, and application at our web site: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php. Kindly note that all applications should be in English and that applications outside of the online recruiting system will not be accepted. Kindly also note that candidates will be assessed on foundational and functional competencies and that diversity and gender balance are also factors in the selection process. Queries can be directed to Louise Pedersen at lpedersen@unicef.org.
Applications for this position must be received by 17 November 2016.
PLEASE NOTE THAT Applicants MUST HAVE VALID working permit and Residency in Denmark
Visit us at www.unicef.org/supply/
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
Advertised: Nov 03 2016 Romance Standard Time
Application close: Nov 17 2016 Romance Standard Time.