UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, Education!
Under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative and Finance Officer, the Accounting and Finance Assistant will provide support related to a variety of specialized tasks in finance and accounting functions. The Accounting and Finance Assistant will maintain financial records or other office accounts for which responsibility is assigned.
How can you make a difference?
Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintains financial records for all office accounts, codes and records, receipt and payments in VISION, assures accuracy of computation and completeness of documents and supporting documents. Verifies that all calculations are correct and certifies payments. Prepares payment requests and vouchers. Maintains continuing status of allotments against obligations.
2. Selects and enters data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data.
3. Prepares recurring VISION and other reports as assigned, notices problems resulting from excess cost or less than expected receipts. Prepares special reports to clarify problems or as requested for other reasons.
4. Calculates and compiles cost estimates and projected budget requirements and assists in preparation of budget statements for area of assignments.
5. Initiates correspondence to verify data, answers queries and obtains additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.
6. Maintains liaisons with officials of local banks to obtain day to day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations, and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts. Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor bank account balances accordingly.
7. Monitors support and programme budget allotments, un-posted vouchers, external expenditures and obligations. Maintains finance files and ensures that all vouchers and supporting documents in perfect order.
8. Carrying out spot check audits as required.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Completion of secondary education preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to Finance and Accounting.
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A minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in general accounting and clerical experience
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Experience working in an international organization is considered an asset;
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Advanced IT skills and experience in working with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Resource Management system;
- Experience with SAP is considered as an asset.
- Fluency in English and Turkish is required.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
What do employees like about working in UNICEF?
- A salary established in United States Dollars and paid in Turkish Lira, for local positions
- Medical Insurance (incl. dental) for the staff member and recognized dependents
- 30 days of paid annual leave per year and public holidays
- Paid maternity, paternity and other parental leave
- Pension contribution through The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Advertised: 22 Jun 2023 GTB Daylight Time
Deadline: 02 Jul 2023 GTB Daylight Time
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