Finance Associate
Quick answer
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is hiring an in-office Finance Associate in Saudi Arabia to manage financial operations, cash management, and reporting to support national development goals.
- Role
- Finance Associate
- Organization
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Location
- Saudi Arabia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a Finance professional to provide operational and administrative support in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on implementing financial management strategies, maintaining accounting records, and ensuring the functioning of cost-recovery systems. The successful candidate will manage cash receipts, perform bank reconciliations, and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives within the country office. This position is vital to the efficiency of programme financial resources management and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in the region.
What you'll do
- Implement operational and financial management strategies in compliance with UN/UNDP policies.
- Manage cost-recovery systems and prepare related bills for services provided.
- Perform accounting tasks, including processing vouchers, recording deposits, and managing petty cash.
- Maintain internal expenditure control systems and conduct monthly bank reconciliations.
- Support knowledge-building and training for staff regarding finance operations.
What it takes
- Secondary Education with specialized accounting certification, plus 5 years of relevant experience; or a University Degree with 2 years of experience.
- Proficiency in both English and Arabic is required.
- Proven experience with MS Office (Excel) and web-based management systems.
- Successful completion of UNDP Accountancy and Finance Test (AFT) and Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP).
- Experience with ERP financials (preferably PeopleSoft) and knowledge of IPSAS/IFRS is desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This role is an in-office position located in Saudi Arabia, supporting the UNDP country office.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates must have either a secondary education with specialized accounting certification and 5 years of experience, or a university degree in Finance or related fields with 2 years of experience.
How do I know if I am eligible to apply based on the Tier system?
You should check the vacancy title for a specific Tier designation and ensure your current contract status within UNDP/UNCDF/UNV matches the eligibility criteria listed in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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