Finance Specialist, Fixed Term, NO-C, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Contract

This is a NO-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-3 contracts.

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, a champion

Purpose for the job:

The finance Specialist reports to the Administrative and Finance Specialist and assists in accounting control, recording, reporting of assets, liabilities, and income. Monitors the appropriateness and accuracy disbursements of funds and payments of accounts in accordance with the rules, regulations and established budgetary limits. The incumbent will ensure quality check of financial transactions to ensure compliance with finance policies and procedures in general and with GSSC requirements. Provides training to staff on UNICEF admin and finance policies and procedures and will provides guidance to compliance issues to UNICEF policies and IPSAS She/he analyses and interprets the financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex financial issues. The position will be responsible for quality assurance work, analyzing cause and effect of policy changes to the operations of the office and provides advice on implementation.

How can you make a difference?

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support to financial planning and management 2. Control of accounts 3. Treasury and cash management 4. Compliance support 5. DCT Management and HACT activities 6. Knowledge and capacity building

Impact of Results : The incumbent will provide guidance on the appropriate application and interpretation of rules, regulations, policies and procedures interpretation of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as on work priorities, which affect the efficient delivery of accounting and financial services to the office.

The efficiency and efficacy of the Finance Specialist directly impacts on the optimum, appropriate, and effective use of resources and efficient financial recording, accounting, and reporting, which in turn facilitates management oversight, decision making and quality control.

To learn more about the job responsibilities refer to the attached Job Description:

JD Finance Specialist NOC Unicef Madagascar Oct 2023.pdf

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

• An Advanced university degree (Master’s) in accounting, business administration with specialization in Finance, Audit, economics, or financial management, membership of recognized professional accountancy body and holding a CPA, CA, ACCA, Expert Comptable. *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• A minimum of five years of practical professional work experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, Auditing, or other related fields.
• Working experience in SAP will be an added advantage.
• Fluency in French and English and knowledge of the working language at the duty station required.

This position is reserved for candidates of Malagasy nationality.

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 (2)  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)  Drive 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:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. 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 medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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