Finance Assistant
Quick answer
UNDP is hiring an in-office Finance Assistant in Brazil to provide financial services and ensure budget compliance and accurate reporting.
- Role
- Finance Assistant
- Organization
- UNDP
- Location
- Brazil
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The Finance Assistant will provide essential financial services, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with UNDP rules and regulations for the Country Office in Brazil. Key responsibilities include managing budget administration, conducting financial data analysis, performing bank reconciliations, and supporting treasury management systems. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Operations, Programme, and project teams to facilitate sound financial management and reporting. This role requires a strong focus on client orientation and the ability to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
What you'll do
- Support the implementation of operational and financial strategies in compliance with UNDP policies.
- Administer budgets for management and development projects while ensuring cost-recovery.
- Manage accounting functions including invoice processing, cash receipts, and internal expenditure controls.
- Perform bank reconciliations and manage cash and treasury management systems.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and provide financial training to operations and project staff.
What it takes
- Secondary education required; university degree in Finance or Accounting is desirable.
- Minimum 2 to 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance and accounting.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel, and web-based ERP financial systems.
- Fluency in Portuguese and working knowledge of English.
- Professional certification from an accredited institute of accountancy is a distinct advantage.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This position is based in the UNDP Country Office in Brazil and is an in-office role.
What are the core educational and experience requirements?
Candidates must have at least a secondary education and 5 years of experience, or a university degree and 2 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
Is there a fee to apply for this job?
No, UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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