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• Offer technical advice, financial
  interpretations, adaptations and corrective actions in response to audits
  and other queries to ensure adherence to the UN Financial Regulations and
  Rules, Staff Rules, Administrative Instructions, Bulletins and Circulars;
• Ensure that accurate and complete
  accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and
  that all relevant records are maintained;
• Regularly monitor that proposed
  obligations or disbursements for services, supplies and equipment, as well
  as those pertaining to personnel, are in accordance with UN Financial
  Regulations and Rules, relevant appropriations and staffing tables and
  corresponding approved allotments;
• Perform duties as Approving Officer and
  ensure that expenditure, obligations and disbursement are approved and
  released correctly and in a timely fashion;
• Keenly review payments, advances and
  interoffice charges on the basis of proper supporting vouchers and other
  documents which indicate that the goods and services have been received;
• Prepare responses to internal/external
  audit observations;
• Prepare and submit major/complex, and ad
  hoc financial reports for management purposes;
• Take initiative to improve accounting
  processes and controls.
• Coordinate the implementation of the
  International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and the launch
  and implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System phases
  in the Centre;
• Act as board member in property survey
  boards, local committee of contracts, or any other local boards as
  directed by the Chief Financial Reporting;
• Manage the staff under his/her supervision
  and evaluate and monitor their performance;
• Perform other related duties as required.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  DPKO Finance Officer job placement should hold an Advanced university
  degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration,
  finance, accounting or related field is required. A first level university
  degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of
  qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
  university degree. An accounting qualification as Certified Public
  Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Institute of
  Management Accountants (CIMA) is required. A combination of Finance with a
  focus on Information Technology is desirable.
• At least seven years of progressively
  responsible experience in accounting and finance, including significant
  responsibilities in the management of financial resources and reporting
  thereof is required.
• Extensive knowledge of internal control
  systems is required.
• Extensive experience in transitioning and
  implementing private sector or public sector accounting standards such as
  International Financial Reporting Standards or IPSAS is desirable.
• Extensive experience in working with the
  finance module and consolidation in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  is desirable.
• Experience in planning, developing and
  implementing a change management project is desirable.
• Familiarity with the UN regulatory
  framework for administration and operations is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English
  is required. Working knowledge of another UN official language is
  desirable.

• Professionalism: Effectiveness
  in implementing accounting policies, procedures and new programs; ability
  to provide seasoned effective specialized advice in a broad range of
  financial, areas to Head of Office/Mission, and to Headquarters and senior
  mission staff; ability to ensure adequate preparation of reports or
  rationale with respect to key logistic and administrative decisions;
  strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. Shows pride in work and
  achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject
  matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
  deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than
  personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or
  challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for
  incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of
  women and men in all areas of work
• Accountability: Takes ownership
  of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs within
  prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with
  organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides
  oversight and takes responsibility of delegated assignments; takes
  personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work
  unit, where applicable.
• Communication: Speaks and
  writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets
  messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to
  clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors
  language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness
  in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Judgment / Decision-making:
  Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and
• comes to the heart of the problem quickly;
  gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive
  and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions
  with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a
  course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available
  information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions
  proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision;
  makes tough decisions when necessary.
• Managing Performance: Delegates
  the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making
  authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are
  clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and
  resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors
  progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance
  and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and
  supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and
  career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

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