Senior ERP Analyst (Financial Management)

Contract

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The salary for this job should be between 208,877 USD and 261,770 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in Enterprise Resource Planning Solution Division (ERPSD), in the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC) in New York. The Senior ERP Analyst (Financial Management) will report to the Principal Programme Management Officer.

Umoja is a continuous organizational transformation, enabling high-quality, and cost-effective service delivery for evolving United Nations mandates, anywhere in the world. By updating skills, harmonizing practices and applying global technology, Umoja maximizes productivity of the UN's human, financial and material resources. Umoja transcends organizational, geographical and functional barriers, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, empowerment, sharing and unity across the United Nations.

For more information on Umoja visit: http://umoja.un.org.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Senior ERP Analyst (Financial Management) will be responsible for the following duties: (1) Supports the Organization with continuous improvement of ERP system and supports the strategic planning using results based logical framework, budgeting and service management, sales and distribution and cost allocation and recovery. (2) Provides hands-on team leadership, guidance and process improvement expertise in the area of Financial Management and Services Delivery to drive solution, data conversion, and testing and realization activities; participates in configuration activities using the vendor-specific process model with the integration consultants and assigned financial management subject matter experts. (3) Manages and resolves the Umoja solution risks and issues log and develops mitigation plans. Ensures timely issues identification, resolution, and appropriate escalation to the Change Control Board; works in partnership with the Delivery Team Business Analyst to clarify existing, new or changed business requirements upon request of the business analysts. (4) Identifies key issues in preparing data for conversion and actively contributes to strategies and plans, which coordinate the preparatory efforts of stakeholders; ensures the implementation of data standards and the governance processes affecting data conversion including ensuring timely identification, reporting, tracking and resolution of issues. (5) Organizes, leads and actively participates with subject matter experts and other assigned users in conducting end-to-end integration testing of processes using UN specific data. (6) Assists team leads with developing a training plan in coordination with other UN ERP functional tracks; ensures that training materials are created to fulfil the plan; leads and coordinates training activities for each user group. (7) Coordinates with user groups to bring about business transformation in the areas of Financial Management and Services Delivery with regards to policy; procedures, data management and Umoja solution; provides hands-on support to clients and stakeholders throughout the roll-out period; defines and manages key stakeholder expectations and serves as an effective spokesperson about the ERP Project . (8) Leads user groups to bring about business transformation in the areas of Financial Management and Services Delivery with regards to policy; procedures, data management and Umoja solution; provides hands-on support to clients and stakeholders throughout the roll-out period; defines and manages key stakeholder expectations and serves as an effective spokesperson about the ERP Project. (9) May perform other duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence, experience and mastery of subject matter in all the areas of Financial Management and Services Delivery. Strong ability to identify and analyze strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to draft functional specifications. Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction. Conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in financial accounting, business administration, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. CPA, CA or similar certification in finance is desirable.

Work Experience A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in Financial Management in public or private sector multinationals with supervisory experience of project teams in areas of strategic financial planning, budgeting or management accounting is required.

Experience with at least one full life cycle implementation of Funds Management module in a modern ERP environment, upgrade, support, configuration or integration is required.

Experience with the United Nations or similar organization's administrative and financial rules and regulations is required.

Progressive experience in financial accounting and accounting operations management is required.

Experience working with financial systems or financial modules/functions of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP is required.

Experience in applying private sector or public-sector accounting standards such as International Financial Reporting Standard(s) (IFRS) or International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS) is desirable.

Experience in analyzing audit reports, applying financial control and reporting procedures are desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2022. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

While this temporary job opening may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

This position is financed by Umoja funding. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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