Senior Financial Information Assistant (Business Intelligence for Finance)

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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the Business Intelligence (BI) Team in the Enterprise Resource Planning Solution Division, Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance in New York. The Senior Financial Information Systems Assistant will report to a Senior Information Systems 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 The scope of work function includes ongoing development and implementation of the suite of Business Intelligence processes in the Umoja solution, specifically in respect of the wider suite of finance processes. The scope of functions of this new post will be to assist in production support of Umoja's BI [analyzing, testing and resolving Tier3 tickets], to work in the implementation of the workplan for the 'Continuous Improvements' of Umoja's BI solution [particularly Financial information and reporting, Finance data modelling, etc.,], as well as coordinating with relevant stakeholders and users of BI for Finance.

Under the guidance of the Chief of Business Intelligence, the Senior Financial Information Systems Assistant will be responsible for the following:

1. SUPPORT to the ongoing DEVELOPMENT of Umoja's BI Finance solution: •Assist in the maintenance and administration of work processes to support the SAP BI Finance solution of Umoja, specifically: Data loads; Data Access Profiles, Dimensions and Models; Teams and Task Profiles; Rules (Member Formulas, Logic Scripts, Business Rules, Controls); Work Status; Journals and Drill-Throughs. •Gather and review of the various requirements for the development of BI reports and provides relevant support to finance users thereof. •In connection with BI, support work to refine and implement new requirements and changes to the Umoja solution to maintain and/or improve the production and presentation of financial data to clients. •Help identify improvements for the BI operation, from data mapping, loading to data modelling and reporting. •Working on improving the FI data models to make sure all the information required for analysis is available and properly modeled. •Implement required fixes working on the tools and technologies being used in the project: HANA Modeling, SQL, WEBI, AWS, BW, etc.

2. General support to the wider BI solution of UMOJA, with particular focus on Finance related processes, Financial data and systemic reporting capabilities: a. PRODUCTION SUPPORT: •Review production iNeed tickets and getting the right input from business/functional for the timely resolution of BI tickets. b. DATA-related work: •Assist with data loads in production and review/maintenance of Work Status. •Assist with the cross-reconciliation between ECC and BW/HANA to ensure the correctness and completeness as well as the integrity of the Umoja system financial data.

3. Assist in the TESTING and performance MONITORING of the system, using appropriate monitoring tools. •Test relevant new versions of system software and evaluate impact in respect of BI-related functionality. •Monitor of the current solution to make sure that performance is as expected.

4. OTHERS: •Prepare technical and user documentation for deployed application systems, as well as training materials and helps conducting technical presentations whereas required.

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of Finance processes in the UN and understanding of SAP FICO. Knowledge of relevant SAP reporting tools. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

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.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience A minimum of ten years of experience in finance, accounting, budget or business administration, information systems management or a related area is required.

Experience in report writing and programming analysis for ERP BI implementation is required (such as Business Objects; Crystal reports; Visual Basic; SAP BPC EPM, Logic script; SAP BADI; Microsoft ,Net, C#, Java, C++), including structured/object-oriented design, relational systems, scripting and query languages.

Experience with SAP Systems and the reporting tools of the Umoja solution or similar SAP solution for Business Intelligence purposes is required (e.g., BW, WEBI, AWS, Dashboards, FIORI, SAP HANA modeling).

Experience with finance processes and SAP FICO is required.

Experience with advanced Microsoft Excel is required.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. 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 competency-based interview.

Special Notice Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Applicants who have not passed the GGST at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application. Staff members who were granted a fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointment as a result of having passed a predecessor test recognized by the Office of Human Resources, and who have continuously held such appointments, are not required to take the new test.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff 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.

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