ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT, G6
Quick answer
The United Nations Office at Geneva is hiring an entry-level Accounting Assistant (Bangkok, Thailand) to scrutinize source documents, investigate erroneous charges, and prepare financial statements.
- Role
- ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT, G6
- Organization
- United Nations Office at Geneva
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for scrutinizing source documents, investigating erroneous charges, and preparing financial statements within the Finance Section at the United Nations Office at Geneva, based in Bangkok.
What you'll do
- Scrutinizes source documents for completeness, accuracy and validity of charges
- Investigates erroneous charges and takes appropriate corrective accounting actions
- Reconciles and reviews suspense accounts and ensures proper clearance procedures have been followed
- Prepares worksheets and assists with the preparation of financial statements
- Serves as Approving Officer for disbursements up to an authorized level
- Provides guidance and training to colleagues as required
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in accounting, finance or related area is required
- At least two (2) years of experience in using the budget and finance modules in Umoja (SAP-based ERPs) is desirable
- At least two (2) years in the United Nations Common System or similar intergovernmental organizations is desirable
- English is required, and either French, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, or Spanish is desirable
- UN Language Framework required and desirable levels are specified
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Bangkok, Thailand.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a high school diploma, at least seven years of experience in accounting, finance or related area, and proficiency in English, with desirable qualifications in French, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, or Spanish.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by visiting the provided link.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Bangkok, Thailand, and the work schedule is not specified.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office at Geneva's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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