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Chief of Section, Finance and Budget

LocationNEW YORK
SetupOn-site
LevelSenior
Posted1d ago
Finance & Administration

Quick answer

The United Nations is hiring a senior Chief of Section, Finance and Budget in New York, responsible for managing the preparation and administration of the programme plan, budget, and financial operations.

Role
Chief of Section, Finance and Budget
Organization
United Nations
Location
NEW YORK
Work setup
On-site
Level
Senior
Category
Finance & Administration

The role

The Chief of Section, Finance and Budget is responsible for managing the preparation and administration of the programme plan, budget, and financial operations for the United Nations Headquarters and field operations.

What you'll do

  • Plans, organizes and manages the preparation of the programme plan and its revisions
  • Reviews, analyses and finalizes cost estimates and budget proposals
  • Manages and issues allotments, authorizes sub-allotments, and ensures appropriate expenditures
  • Provides advice and support to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies in the review of budget performance reports
  • Administers and approves New York and field payments
  • Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work

What it takes

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budget, or business administration
  • At least 5 years of experience with business development and enhancement of the finance and budget modules including Accounts Payable and payroll accounting of an ERP system
  • At least 5 years of experience with data analytics and building complex financial data models
  • Experience working with the United Nations or a large global organization’s systems and procedures and Staff and Financial Regulations, and Rules and procedures
  • Experience providing advice to senior leadership, including in supporting business process improvements

What you'll bring

Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles and practicesBudget management and financial administration of resourcesAnalytical skills and ability to provide technical advice in budget managementExperience with business development and enhancement of finance and budget modulesExperience with data analytics and building complex financial data modelsExperience working with the United Nations or a large global organization’s systems and procedures

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in New York, United States.

What is the compensation for this position?

The compensation for this position is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required for this position?

The key qualifications required include an advanced university degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field, and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budget, or business administration.

How can I apply for this position?

You can apply for this position by visiting the United Nations recruitment platform at the provided link.

Is this position remote?

This position is in-office and is not remote eligible.

How to apply

Apply directly on United Nations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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