Accounting Assistant (Middle Office)
Quick answer
The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund – Office of Investment Management is hiring an entry-level Accounting Assistant (Middle Office) in NEW YORK, NY to scrutinize source documents and ensure proper clearance procedures. No compensation specified.
- Role
- Accounting Assistant (Middle Office)
- Organization
- United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund – Office of Investment Management
- Location
- NEW YORK, United States
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for scrutinizing source documents, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring proper clearance procedures in the trade order management system.
What you'll do
- Scrutinizes source documents for completeness, accuracy and validity of broker confirmations
- Investigates erroneous or unmatched trade details and takes appropriate corrective actions
- Communicates with brokers, private fund managers and/or counterparties regarding missing documentation or any other issues related to discrepancies in trade details and amounts
- Reconciles and reviews end-of-day trades and ensure proper clearance procedures have been followed
- Ensures quality control over trade capture and validation in the trade order management system visà-vis the central trade matching system for global equities and fixed income securities
- Initiates/Prepares on-boarding of new brokers in the trade order management system and the central trade matching system
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of seven years of work experience in accounting, finance, investment operations or related area is required
- Experience using post-trade matching platforms, such as OMGEO or equivalent is desirable
- Experience using Bloomberg AIM, or other trade order management systems, is desirable
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK, United States.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Key qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least seven years of work experience in accounting, finance, investment operations or related area, and proficiency in English. Experience with post-trade matching platforms is desirable.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform inspira at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=280442&languageCd=ENG. The application deadline is 07/20/2026.
How to apply
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