Associate Finance Officer

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Bureau Of Financial Management (BFM) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Finances Type of contract : Non Staff Level : Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 28-OCT-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Long Description ---------------- **Only candidates who are entitled to work in France may apply to this position.** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The UNESCO Staff Savings and Loan Service (USLS) provides active and retired staff of the Organization the possibility, on a mutualist basis, to accumulate savings in Euro and USD and obtain a range of housing and personal loans. The USLS manages its members’ savings accounts and thus, operates bank transfers to members’ personal bank accounts and foreign exchange transactions. USLS is looking for a temporary assistance from an Associate Finance Officer to perform the back-office function of the investment activities and monitoring of the accounting related to members’ savings and loans related transactions and investments as well as financial reporting Under the overall authority of the Chief Financial Officer and supervision of the General Manager of USLS, the incumbent provides back-office, accounting and finance and reporting activities of the Unit, maintains & files all bank, investments & accounting related documents. The incumbent monitors the daily accounting and back-office processes and performs the related daily controls and end-of month, quarter tasks per pre-approved procedures and guidelines. **Main duties and tasks to be performed:** - Reconciliation of the USLS main bank accounts and end-of-day accounting controls on a daily basis with appropriate follow up actions and information to relevant USLS Finance Officers & General Manager as needed. - Monitoring of the accounting of members’ savings and loans related transactions and end-of-day accounting controls. Investigation and management/identification of incoming deposits - Back-office function of the investment activities on reactive manner with monitoring of related cut-off times. - Verification of bank interest earned/coupons, vendors expenses & bank fees per relevant contracts, etc.. - Confirmation and settlement of investments and foreign exchange trades - Investigation and coordination of banking/brokers/custodian inquiring and escalations, etc.. - Financial reporting using a Treasury Management System & specific tables & reports to be updated. - Update preparatory tables and reports related to financial statements preparation. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- **Education** • Advanced university degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Banking. • A first-level university degree in the same field of study in addition to professional certification in areas of Accounting, Financial Analysis or Banking would be considered. **Work experience** • Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounting in a financial environment or financial reporting. • Proven professional experience of minimum 3 years in Treasury/back/middle-office in a financial institution. • Analytical skills of figures are required. **Skills/Competencies** • Proven conceptual and analytical skills. • Excellent accounting skills and computer skills including ERP systems (Good level in Word & Excel is mandatory) • Ability to communicate effectively on technical issues in both languages. • Ability to identify priority activities and assignments and foresee risks. • Ability to solve routine issues in the field of accounting and finance. • Ability to get activities done per related procedures and referring to supervisor when need be. **Languages** • Excellent knowledge of English or French (written and spoken) and working knowledge of the other language. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- - IPSAS/IFRS- related qualification/training would be an asset. **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** -------------------------- Monthly net salary : about 2 500 euros. ***Affiliation to the French Social Security scheme and remuneration paid to the contract holder under this contract is not exempt from any income taxes which may be levied by French or any other tax authorities.*** **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- *UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.* *UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.*