Internal/External Advert: Finance Specialist, NO-C, Jakarta, Indonesia (Post# 95694 ) - for Indonesians only
Manage financial services to support program and operational activities.
Overview
Manage financial services to support program and operational activities.
You have:
- Advance university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent or any other comparable recognized professional qualification or valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an internationally recognized, accredited chartered accountancy institution
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in financial management or audits in an international organization and/or large corporation
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience in database packages, web-based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is considered as an asset.
- Experience with IPSAS and/or IFRS is considered as an asset.
- Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
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, dedication
Under the supervision of Deputy Representative Operations, the finance specialist is responsible in managing, monitoring and overseeing the full range of financial services in support of program and operational activities (i.e. financial planning, disbursements of funds and payments, treasury and accounting, financial analysis and reporting of resources), ensuring compliance of all financial operations with organizational plans, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of performance, ethics, and integrity.
The Finance Specialist, when supervising support staff, will be responsible for planning and guiding work in progress and for reviewing work completed by subordinate staff to verify accuracy and compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), UNICEF Financial Regulation and Rules, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of accountability, and ethics.
How can you make a difference?
1. Support to financial planning and management 2. Control of accounts 3. Treasury and cash management 4. Knowledge and capacity building
Please refer to Generic Job Profile attached for detail breakdowns of the above key functions.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Advance university degree* in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent or any other comparable recognized professional qualification or valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an internationally recognized, accredited chartered accountancy institution - A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in financial management or audits in an international organization and/or large corporation - Experience in a UN system agency or organization some of which served in a developing country is considered as an asset - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel - Experience in database packages, web-based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is considered as an asset. - Experience with IPSAS and/or IFRS is considered as an asset. - Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
*First level of relevant university degree in combination with 7 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
GJP Finance Specialist Level 3.docx
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…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.
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.
Remarks:
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). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.
All selected candidates will 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.
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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you had to manage financial risks in your previous roles? | This question seeks to understand your experience with financial risk management. | Focus on your approach to identifying risks, your analytical methods, and the final outcome. |
| How do you ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards in your work? | The interviewer wants to assess your knowledge of compliance and accounting standards. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you built capacity in finance management for a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an experience when you improved a financial process. What steps did you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle ambiguity in financial reporting or planning? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |