Overview
The Finance Specialist will provide specialized technical expertise and serve as a Subject Matter Expert in financial risk management, with a strong focus on IPSAS, compliance to the UNDP regulatory and policy framework, and support to internal and external audit processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the formulation, continuous improvement, and corporate interpretation of UNDP financial risk management policies, including the HACT Framework.
- Oversee the design and enhancement of digital tools, dashboards, and ERP-based solutions to strengthen risk identification, monitoring, and compliance.
- Lead the planning, rollout, and technical management of the Annual Representation Exercise, including tool enhancement, quality reviews, and validation of submissions.
- Lead complex analytical reviews and technical assessments required for the preparation of IPSAS-compliant financial statements and related disclosures.
- Support engagement with internal and external auditors, including the UN Board of Auditors (UNBOA), ensuring timely and robust responses to audit requests.
- Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in Finance.
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years (with master´s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor´s degree) of relevant financial management/reporting experience in a large multi-national or international organization.
- Proven experience and a sound understanding of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) required.
- Experience with ERP financial systems is required (preferably Oracle).
- Knowledge of risk management principles and frameworks, including enterprise risk management concepts.
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills with a proven track record.
- Demonstrated ability to work in and across teams.
- Demonstrated experience in AI, digital transformation, and process automation.
- Experience as a collaborative team player with flexibility to work across global time zones.
Qualifications
- Advanced University Degree (masters degree or equivalent) in Finance or Accounting, and/or a professional accounting qualification from an accredited institute of accountancy is required. Or
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in Finance or Accounting, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience.
