H (no hardship) Family Family GS5 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 The incumbent of this post will be assisting Senior Policy Advisor and the Finance Policy Coordination Officer in the development of corporate level policies and procedures concerning financial, accounting and administrative management, as well as contributing to maintaining a robust internal control framework in the organization and providing pertinent advice to colleagues in the field with respect to the application of the established policies.

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:

• Excellent drafting skills and verbal communication in English.
• Experience in contributing to drafting guidance for application at corporate level in the areas of financial or administrative management;
• Good analytical skills and experience in conducting research on best practices in various areas;
• Experience in preparing financial reports, reviewing and analysing large volumes of data.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Knowledge of international standards of accounting (IFRS or IPSAS);
• Good understanding of innovative technologies and business process automation.
• 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.

For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher.
NOTE: A completed and relevant minimum first level university degree (equivalent to BA or higher) shall count in full (100%) towards the required years of work experience. Priority will be given to eligible applicants meeting the full requirements

Remuneration:
In case of appointment, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
G5 - Salary range: NET 610,475 HUF - NET 715,099 HUF.

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 FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, People Soft, Workday and other), FI-Financial Accrual Accounting under internationally accepted standards (IFRS,IPSAS,etc), IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software Accounting - Other, Business Administration - Other, Finance - Other Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Judgement & decision making, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness This position doesn't require a functional clearance