(2 positions): Accounting Officer, P-2, FT, UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen, Denmark

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 104,366 USD and 141,756 USD.

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does - in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life - in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions - her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens - addressing inequity - not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also accelerating the equitable development of nations.

1) Accounting Officer (P-2, FT) in the Procurement Services Accounting Unit, post# CPH23002

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the Accounting Manager in the Procurement Services Accounting Unit (PSAU), the incumbent is responsible for setting standards, managing, and monitoring the financial management of Procurement Services projects and production of IPSAS compliant financial reporting for Procurement Services partners and UNICEF statutory reports.

This position reports to the Accounting Manager (Procurement Services Accounting Unit) in the Financial Management Center.

Key functions and responsibilities:

1. Operations – Financial management and Reporting of Procurement services projects are timely, accurate and comply with IPSAS and UNICEF Financial Regulations and Rules, as well as internal procedures.
2. Systems – VISION (SAP) Procurement services business processes are aligned with IPSAS and UNICEF Financial Regulations and Rules.
3. Policy – Provides advice on relevant UNICEF Financial Regulations and Rules with respect to Procurement Services
4. HR – Leads, manage, motivate and supervises staff for better performance and staff development
5. Statutory reporting – Financial and non-financial reporting for Procurement Services are timely and accurate.
6. Protection of UNICEF interest – Proper oversight to prevent UNICEF from financial and reputational loss.

Key accountabilities:

1. Leads and supervises the performance of a team of 3 to 6 accounts assistants.
2. Provides guidance, coaching and advice on technical issues related to the work.
3. Monitors and manages the day-to-day activities and Procurement Services transactions by country and project, to ensure balanced workloads and effective processing. Designs and maintains all relevant reports to support the management of workload.
4. Reviews and approves financial releases in accordance with available funds, ceiling amounts as well as re-programming of balances and other funds as appropriate and approved by the PS partners.
5. Designs and develops (or defines specifications for) a portfolio of Management Information Reports and KPIs to facilitate reporting and decision making at various levels of the organization (i.e. cross-center, DO, FMAC, PSC, DFAM, ProServe meetings) and sharing with external partners.
6. Coordinates and ensures timely completion of all monthly and periodical financial activities, such as RRBs, settlement and others, as required in VISION.
7. Coordinates and ensures timely completion and correctness of all period-end (monthly, interim and year-end) closure documents in respect of the PSAU project accounts.
8. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PS business processes in VISION: Coordinates system testing and advises on process and system improvements. Monitors VISION performance of PS processes and continuous alignment with PS policies.
9. Ensures that business processes and procedures are continuously reviewed and up to date to meet the requirements of the business
10. Acts as back–up to the Accounting Manager.
11. Performs any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education

• A completed 1st University Degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Business Administration with concentration in accounting, financial management is required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant and progressive work experience in the areas of financial management, accounting and/or audit is required.
• Extensive work experience in a computerized accounting environment is required.
• Advanced skills in use of Excel, Access and SAP/ERP system is desirable.
• Experience in SAP financial modules (FI/FM/CO) is highly desirable.
• Experience in business analysis, system development, and/or procurement is highly desirable.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

2) Accounting Officer (P-2, FT) in the GAVI Accounting Unit, post# CPH23003

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the Programme Budget Manager in the GAVI Accounting Unit, the position is responsible for ensuring that the financial accounting and reporting of the transactions related to the GAVI Trust Fund for procurement of vaccines and vaccine-related devices is accurate and in accordance with UNICEF’s Financial Rules and Regulations and donor agreements.

This position reports to the Programme Budget Manager (GAVI Accounting Unit) in the Financial Management Center.

Key functions and responsibilities:

1. Monitors and supports the day-to-day activities and transactions in the Gavi Accounting Unit (GAU) by country and project, to ensure balanced workloads and effective processing.
2. Ensures that financial releases are performed in accordance with available funds, as well as re-programming of balances and other funds as appropriate and approved by the customers.
3. Evaluates operational accounting controls and recommends changes in financial system (e.g. SAP modules) and procedures to meet new requirements. Recommend system and process changes and improvements identified during performance of duties and responsibilities and for effective automation of manual processes.
4. Designs spreadsheets, databases and reports to support the management of GAVI procurement.
5. Participates in the design, testing and implementation of new or revised systems relating to the accounting units of FMC. Conducts business analysis to ensure compliance with the Financial Rules and Regulations and external reporting requirements. Coordinates user testing.
6. Responsible for period-end closure requirements in respect of the GAVI project accounts.
7. Establishes objectives for the staff. Supervises, trains and provides guidance to the staff in the unit.
8. Assists the Unit Head with any other ad hoc tasks as requested, which may include new projects as the scope and range of Gavi’s programmes changes over time.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or related fields is required.
• Professional qualifications in Finance or Accounting are an asset.

Work Experience

• At least two years of relevant and progressive and successful work experience at the national and international levels especially in the areas of financial management, accounting and/or audit.
• Extensive work experience in a computerized accounting environment.
• Experience in business analysis and/or system development is highly desirable.

Other Skills and knowledge

Desirable:

• Proficiency in MS Office package, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of Power BI.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and standards, IPSAS/IFRS.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1), Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2), Works Collaboratively with others (2), Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2), Innovates and Embraces Change (2), Thinks and Acts Strategically (2), Drives to achieve impactful results (2), Manages ambiguity and complexity (2).

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at: http://www.whed.net/

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.