UNDP Jobs - 24046- Manager, Financial Reporting, Modules and Interfac

Manager, Financial Reporting, Modules and Interface Control, Accounts Division

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

15-Aug-2011

Application Deadline :

08-Jul-11 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-5

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

This is a re-advertisement. The applicants who applied in the earlier round need not apply again.

The Office of Finance and Administration (OFA), Bureau of Management, is a dynamic and results driven office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). OFA contributes to the global development agenda of UNDP by being a strong partner with other parts of UNDP, promoting clear and strong financial accountability, and monitoring compliance with UNDP’s financial and administrative regulatory framework.

The Manager, Financial Reporting Modules and Interface Control is a key member of the management team of the Office of Finance and Administration and will play a strategic role in the adoption of IPSAS. He/she will ensure the overall integrity of the financial data and will lead the preparation of the UNDP financial statements and statutory reports. The Manager leads a high performing team of six staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief, Accounts Division, the Manager oversees the interim financial closures and provides guidance and direction to the UNDP financial community on accounting policies and procedures. The Manager also participates and may represent UNDP in various inter-agency accounting task forces and committees.

The Manager has primary responsible for the overall integrity of the financial data in UNDP’s ERP system, which consists of the general ledger and related modules and sub-ledgers. The Manager ensures that adequacy of internal controls to support the accurate recording of financial transactions.

The Manager also undertakes a variety of financial analysis to respond to UNDP senior management’s requirements for financial information.
Manage the preparation of interim and biennial financial statements in accordance with UNDP financial regulations and rules and accounting policies. This includes (1) overseeing the preparation of working papers to confirm the accuracy of the account balances (2) responding to queries/requests from the Board of Audit on the financial statements.
Oversee the timely monthly and quarterly closures of the accounts. This includes (1) ensuring that adequate internal controls are in place to support the accurate recording of financial transactions (1) coordinating the overall analysis of account balances, a task that is the responsibility of various UNDP offices; (2) ensuring that all steps are completed on a timely basis, working closely with the Regional Monitoring Teams (RMTs), Office of Information Systems and Technology (OIST), and the broader finance user community; and (3) providing regular updates to the finance community on the status of the closure process.
Oversee the interfaces between the modules and sub-ledgers and the general ledger. This includes working closely with Systems Interface Section (SIS) and OIST to ensure that regular reconciliations are done and issues are promptly followed-up.
Oversee the trust fund accounts and maintain corporate trust fund agreements and related records. This includes account analysis and preparation of trust fund financial statements, where necessary.
Participate in inter-agency initiatives and committees on accounting/financial matters.

The quality of service of the Chief of FRMIC will have a direct impact on the effectiveness and compliance with UNDP’s Financial Regulations and Regulations, policies and procedures as well as internal controls. Furthermore it will have a direct impact on an effective support being provided to country offices, a smooth implementation of IPSAS, effective and efficient streamlined policies and procedures implemented as per best practices, Executive Board decisions relating to financial resource management as well as unqualified audit reports.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies

Technical - able to understand and explain the best ways to mange account reconciliations
Relationship Building - developing and maintaining strong and productive business relationships with UNDP finance staff
Management and People Skills - building a motivated team of highly skilled people within the framework of the UN personnel system, and with sensitivity to equity principles and cultural diversity

Knowledge Management and Learning

Shares knowledge and experience
Encourages office staff to share knowledge and contribute to UNDP practice areas
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to perform a broad range of specialized activities related to financial resources management
Sound knowledge of UNDP Financial Rules and Regulations and UNDP Finance / Treasury policies and procedures
Ability to provide input to business processes for the ERP system (PeopleSoft/ATLAS system)
Strong analytical skills and sound judgment as well as strong IT skills

Leadership and Self-Management

Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexity
Ability to work on tight deadlines under pressure

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced (Masters) University Degree in Business, or Public Administration, Finance/Accounting or a relevant discipline or a professional accounting qualification certificate from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy. Those with professional accounting qualification certificate from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage

Experience:

A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, of which at least 5 years should be at the managerial/professional level.
Preferably at least 5 years experience as an external auditor working in an international accounting/audit firm
Expertise in the design and interpretation of UN Financial Policies
Experience of working with ERP systems
Familiarity with module interface issues batch control
Experience in Financial Reporting

Language Requirements:

Fluency in both written and spoken English. Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage, particularly Spanish or French