Accountant (Financial Reporting and Accounting)
- Paris
- Contrat
- Temps-plein
- Provide guidance on accounting policies to ensure consistent application of Financial Regulations, Rules and Accounting Policies (IPSAS) covering the General Fund (GEF), Staff Fiduciary Fund (SFF) and Category 1 Institutes.
- Manage the preparation of financial statements for assigned business segments (GEF and SFF). Production of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports; Highlight areas of risk and propose solutions to identified issues;
- Oversee the processing of accounting entries, the analysis of the general ledger accounts, the timely reconciliation and analysis of the accounts. Undertake regular controls, both for HQ and Field transactions contracts to ensure that they are drawn and raised in accordance with the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Organization
- Provide technical advice on the choice and application of accounting policies and procedures affecting the business area.
- Provide the necessary information requested by the external auditors in line with the segments he/she is responsible for.
- Coordinate the financial management and analyse the performance of accounts and funds under her/his responsibility, and provide inputs on matters related to assigned areas in drafting Executive Board and General Conference documents.
- Provide guidance to the Nine category 1 institutes in the preparation of their financial statements in line with UNESCO's accounting standards and policies. Provide advice in the interpretation of accounting policies in relation to the operations of these institutes.
- Assist the Head of Unit in the implementation and maintenance of IPSAS standards by contributing to the development of policy guidelines, training material and system changes.
- Under the supervision of the Head of unit, oversee the work of the unit's staff and supervise, as required, the staff in the same business area; setting standards of the work of the unit, providing leadership and advice on the implementation of assigned projects.
- Serve as project coordinator for specific IT enhancement projects
- Master's degree (or Equivalent) in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- A first level university degree in combination with additional 4 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
- A professionally recognized Accountancy qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA).
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in accounting of which 2 years acquired at international level.
- Experience in the production of year-end financial statements and strong knowledge of International Accounting Standards.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.
- Ability to provide quality and timely support and services.
- Strong analytical capability with ability to look for weaknesses in processes and to propose improvements.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft clearly and concisely.
- Excellent IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.); in particular knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to work in a multicultural team with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Very good knowledge of accounting functions in ERP systems such as SAP.
- Strong knowledge if International Accounting Standards.
- Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English
- Relevant experience in the United Nations System and knowledge of IPSAS
- Experience in supervising and managing staff
- Knowledge of IPSAS.
- Working knowledge of French
- Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish)