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Chief of Service (Chief, Financial Operations Service)

LocationNEW YORK
LevelSenior
Posted2w ago
Finance & Administration

Quick answer

The United Nations is hiring a Chief of Service (Financial Operations Service) in New York, responsible for overseeing various financial operations and service areas, with a required advanced degree and significant experience.

Role
Chief of Service (Chief, Financial Operations Service)
Organization
United Nations
Location
NEW YORK
Level
Senior
Category
Finance & Administration

The role

The Chief of Service (Financial Operations Service) will oversee the global payroll, accounts payable, income tax unit, commercial insurance section, and financial monitoring and financial agreement desk of the Financial Operations Service at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

What you'll do

  • Manages the Financial Operations Service
  • Provides guidance on policy matters
  • Functions as Risk Manager for property and casualty insurance
  • Oversees the development of systems and procedures
  • Provides policy guidance and ensures timely processing of payroll, claims, and awards
  • Represents the Division at international, regional, or national meetings

What it takes

  • Advanced university degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law, social sciences or related area
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, payroll, administration, financial management, budget or related field
  • Experience in leading teams related to global payroll, income tax, travel claims, vendor invoice processing or commercial insurance
  • Experience in deploying, maintaining, and adapting global payroll software, HR and payroll systems, and data analytics tools
  • Experience in leading change management, business improvement initiatives or innovation projects
  • Experience in managing commercial insurance programs and exposure to worldwide liability/property insurance markets

What you'll bring

Strategic coordinationOperational leadershipPolicy interpretationData-driven decision-makingStaff managementRisk management

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in NEW YORK.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least 15 years of experience in finance, and experience in leading teams related to global payroll, income tax, travel claims, vendor invoice processing, or commercial insurance.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the UN recruitment platform, inspira, by following the instructions provided.

Is the job remote?

The job location is specified as NEW YORK, so it is not remote.

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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