H (no hardship) Family Family GS7 General Service Regular > Regular Assignment No 2024-11-01 November 5, 2024

• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G7 - 4 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Auditing; Business Administration; Social Science; Economics
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Previous job experience relevant to the function. Professional competence and knowledge of auditing standards and practices, risk assessment, and applicable rules and procedures. Ability to work with standard UNHCR applications, spread sheet, and database management software.

Desirable
Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes.
Knowledge of reporting requirements within the UN/UNHCR system.

Functional Skills
CO-Drafting and Documentation
DM-Database Management
DM-Quantitative data analysis
FI-Financial auditing
FI-International Auditing Standards
IT-Computer Literacy
RM-Risk Management
TR-Training - Virtual and face to face
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. The incumbent of this post will be assisting the Senior Financial Oversight Coordinator to liaise with the external auditors of the organization and coordinate effective response to audit queries, including in respect of submission of documents and follow-up on the issued recommendations.

The desired candidate should demonstrate skills, competencies and experience related to financial management or management of risk or development of internal control frameworks, as well as excellent communication skills.

The following elements are essential for the profile:

• Strong understanding of audit principles and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) coupled with experience in conducting audits or coordinating responses to internal or external audits.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Capable of identifying control weaknesses and recommending effective solutions.
• Good knowledge of international standards of accounting (IFRS or IPSAS)
• Experience in preparing financial reports, reviewing and analysing large volumes of data.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
• A recognized post-graduate professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CMA/CPA or equivalent) is an advantage.

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 CO-Drafting and Documentation, DM-Database Management, DM-Quantitative data analysis, FI-Financial auditing, FI-International Auditing Standards, IT-Computer Literacy, RM-Risk Management, TR-Training - Virtual and face to face Administration - Other, Auditing - Other, Economics - Other, Social Sciences - Other Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness This position doesn't require a functional clearance