Finance Analyst
Quick answer
UNDP is hiring an in-office Finance Analyst in Kuala Lumpur to lead the preparation of IPSAS-compliant financial statements and ensure data integrity for the Office of Financial Management.
- Role
- Finance Analyst
- Organization
- UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The Finance Analyst in the Financial Reporting and Agency Services (CFRA) unit plays a strategic role in maintaining the integrity of UNDP’s financial data and ensuring compliance with IPSAS standards. The role involves leading the preparation of financial statements, overseeing statutory financial closures, and managing master data within the Oracle Quantum system. Additionally, the analyst provides critical oversight of financial transactions and supports external audit processes through technical expertise. This position requires a collaborative approach to work within multidisciplinary teams to enhance organizational financial performance.
What you'll do
- Ensure data integrity over the General Ledger and related modules.
- Perform periodic statutory financial closure processes efficiently.
- Support the preparation of IPSAS-compliant financial statements.
- Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve data queries.
- Manage master data segments and account code maintenance.
- Supervise and manage the Financial Accounts Analyst.
What it takes
- Professional accounting qualification from an accredited institute.
- Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or Bachelor’s with 4 years of experience.
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience in financial statement preparation.
- Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Experience with ERP systems and IPSAS/IFRS standards.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and requires fluency in both English and the national language, Bahasa Malaysia.
What is the compensation for this role?
The job description does not explicitly specify a salary range for this position.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates must hold a professional accounting qualification and either an Advanced (Master's) degree in Finance/Accounting or a Bachelor’s degree with at least four years of relevant experience.
How do I apply for this vacancy?
The posting does not provide a specific deadline; however, candidates should review the tiered application process requirements mentioned in the vacancy announcement to ensure eligibility before applying through the UNDP portal.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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