H (no hardship) Family Family GS7 General Service Regular > Regular Assignment No 2024-11-18 November 28, 2024

• Assist in the implementation and enforcement of accounting procedures in specified areas.
• Supervise the daily recording of transactions, prepare transactions /reports for approval.
• Coordinate the collection of information and verification of data on accounts and financial transactions including more complex cases, as required.
• Supervise a team of accountants as assigned.
• Operate procedures to monitor compliance by users in different entities with the relevant financial rules, regulations, and procedures and assist in enforcing quality assurance protocols, perform and facilitate regular reviews of transactions and the global accounts.
• Provide provision of technical support to field offices, regional bureaux and HQ divisions, and provide answers and guidelines to accounting and finance-related matters.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of detailed accounting analysis, financial reports and audit documentation, and analyze data.
• Contribute to the periodic closure of UNHCR’s global accounts, the reconciliation of the general ledger to subledgers, enforce quality control, perform account reconciliations, and regularly review open transactions and suspense accounts within the area(s) of responsibility.
• Foster an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate with the supervisor for training programs, and deliver trainings as assigned.
• Support the rollout of new systems and processes, and contribute to testing, system development and deployment.
• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision-making is risk-based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to a relevant functional colleague(s).
• Perform other related duties as required.

• A recognized accounting qualification is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience in executing corporate accounting processes, such as inventory accounting, asset accounting, cash and bank accounting, accounts payable or accounts receivable accounting, subledger to ledger reconciliation, or accrual and suspense account management.
• Experience in supporting the preparation of financial statements for commercial or public entities under IFRS, IPSAS, or equivalent frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate, interpret, and implement technical accounting requirements pertinent to UNHCR.
• Experience in drafting technical accounting documents in English and supporting both internal and external audits.
• Developing leadership qualities with a track record of fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment aligned with organizational goals.

This position requires an individual with ambition and drive who is capable of mentoring and coaching more junior team members and actively supporting the unit to achieve both unit and divisional objectives. In addition to possessing good technical knowledge in accounting, the incumbent must demonstrate effective communication to support a cooperative and productive work environment and the readiness and ambition to develop their delegated managerial skills in a small team context.

Additional information:
Candidates must be legally present in Hungary at the time of application, recruitment and hire.

Remuneration:
In case of appointment, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

Benefits:
Annual leave: UNHCR staff members holding a fixed-term appointment will accrue annual leave at the rate of 2.5 working days for each full calendar months of service (i.e. 30 working days per year).

Pension system: Staff members holding a fixed-term appointment will become participants in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF).

Health insurance plan: locally recruited staff members in Budapest will be enrolled in the Medical Insurance Plan (MIP). The coverage is also optionally available for eligible family members.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. No late applications will be accepted. UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). English

• Performing and supporting key components of the monthly and annual financial closures of UNHCR.
• Ensuring continuous monitoring and integration of field office accounting inputs.
• Supporting the preparation of UNHCR's annual financial statements under the guidance of the unit head.
• Managing global accounting processes, as assigned, and performing detailed accounting analyses, including reconciling results between IPSAS/IFRS and management accounting perspectives.
• Communicating and responding to manager and audit inquiries in strong spoken and written English.
• Provide provision of technical support to field offices, regional bureaux and HQ divisions, and provide answers and guidelines to accounting and finance-related matters.
• Preparing and updating standard operating procedures and guidance notes to facilitate the day-to-day work.
• Escalate to supervisors any indication of breach in the internal control system, including suspected fraud.
• Any other tasks assigned by the managers.

DM-Data Collection and Analysis, EL-Monitoring and Evaluation, FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, People Soft, Workday and other), FI-Financial Accounting - Modified cash-based accounting as per international standards, FI-Financial Accrual Accounting under internationally accepted standards (IFRS,IPSAS,etc) Accounting - Other, Association of Chartered Certified Accountant - ACCA, Certified Public Accountant - Other, Chartered Accountant (CA) - Other Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Managing resource, Negotiation & conflict resolution, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration This position doesn't require a functional clearance