Finance Associate
Quick answer
UNDP is hiring a Finance Associate to provide comprehensive financial support and cash management services within their Global Shared Services Centre at an unspecified salary.
- Role
- Finance Associate
- Organization
- UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
- Location
- Global (GSSC offices include Copenhagen, Kuala Lumpur, Dakar, Amman, Panama City, and Istanbul)
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The Finance Associate will work within the UNDP Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) to provide essential financial, accounting, and administrative support across 180 countries. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with financial regulations, managing cash flow, performing bank reconciliations, and maintaining internal expenditure control systems. The role requires a client-oriented approach to process improvement and financial reporting to support the organization's global operations.
What you'll do
- Ensure compliance with UN/UNDP financial rules, regulations, and audit recommendations.
- Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, and monitor zero-balance bank accounts.
- Perform timely recording of General Ledger transactions and revenue operations.
- Review and approve financial documents and vendor transactions within the ERP system.
- Monitor risk registers and contribute to the development of financial SOPs.
What it takes
- Secondary education with 6 years experience, or Bachelor's degree with 3 years experience in finance.
- Knowledge of IPSAS or IFRS accounting standards.
- Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet and database management.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN language (French/Spanish/Arabic) is desirable.
- Certification as a qualified accountant or completion of UNDP FTCP is required or must be attained.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
What is the educational requirement for this position?
Candidates must have either a secondary education with at least 6 years of finance experience or a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant finance experience.
Is remote work available?
The job description does not explicitly state the work arrangement, though the role is based in one of the GSSC global office locations.
Are there specific accounting certifications required?
You must be a fully qualified accountant or complete the UNDP Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP) upon recruitment.
How do I know if I am eligible to apply given the 'Tiered' system?
Please review the vacancy title for a specific Tier designation; Tier 0-2 are reserved for internal staff, while Tier 3 or unlisted vacancies are open to external candidates.
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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