DescriptionAbout United Nations University The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars engaged in policy-oriented research, capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States. For the past four decades, UNU has been a go-to think tank for impartial research on human survival, conflict prevention, sustainable development, and welfare. With more than 400 researchers in 12 countries, UNU's work spans the 17 Sustainable Development Goals' full breadth, generating policy-relevant knowledge to effect positive global change. UNU maintains more than 200 collaborations with UN agencies and leading universities and research institutions across the globe. For more information, please visit http://unu.edu. About UNU-Centre Administration UNU-Centre Administration is responsible for developing and implementing administrative policies governing the UNU and its global network of institutes and programmes. In addition, UNU-Centre Administration provide services to internal clients in the areas of financial management, budgeting, human resources management, travel and procurement. UNU-Centre Administration is located in Tokyo, Japan, with a global services centre based in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Terms of Reference UNU has embarked on the process of migrating to a new ERP system to improve internal processes and keep up with evolving industry standards. The new ERP system is expected to go-live in January 2023. Under the overall guidance of the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant is responsible for providing back-fill support for UNU-Centre Finance personnel during the new ERP implementation period; handling the financial closing and reporting processes; coordinating the external audit; contributing towards the new ERP implementation activities; and supporting risk assessment work. The incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Financial closing, reporting and analysis Completes month-end tasks including, but not limited to, verification of data and supporting schedules, preparation and posting of journal entries, reconciliation and balancing of general ledger and sub-ledger accounts within a timely manner;Prepare and analyze the monthly financial reports, provide high-quality professional advice on financial issues and implement corrective actions;Coordinate the year-end closing process, ensuring timely completion of closing checklists and supporting schedules;Draft financial statements in compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); 2. External audit coordination Coordinate the external audit process, which includes liaising with UNU-Centre and institute focal persons for the completion of audit questionnaires, compiling supporting documentation and responding to audit queries; 3. New ERP system implementation Contribute to the data cleansing exercise, ensuring that quality data is migrated to the new ERP system;Participate in end-user testing to ensure solution readiness;Support change management and user adoption activities by developing appropriate and effective messaging for internal audiences;Prepare and deliver training materials, presentations and operating manuals to ensure the new ERP is effectively launched, understood and appropriately used by stakeholders; 4. Financial risk assessment and monitoring Compile and perform quality reviews on revised policies, operating procedures and guidelines relating to financial management areas; communicate to the relevant stakeholders and publish on the intranet;Support the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process by coordinating the updates to UNU-Centre and institutes’ risk registers, and implementing appropriate reporting to drive risk-informed decision making and execution; 5. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Competencies Values: Inclusion — take action to create an environment of dignity and respect for all, regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, geography, grade, language, nationality, racial identity, religion, sex, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, social origin or any other aspect of identityIntegrity — act ethically, demonstrating the standards of conduct of the United Nations and taking prompt action in case of witnessing unprofessional or unethical behaviour, or any other breach of UN standardsHumility — demonstrate self-awareness and willingness to learn from othersHumanity — act according to the purposes of the United Nations: peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet Behaviours: Connect and collaborate — build positive relationships with others to advance the work of the United Nations and work coherently as One UNAnalyse and plan — seek out and use data from a wide range of sources to understand problems, inform decision-making, propose evidence-based solutions and plan actionDeliver results with positive impact — hold oneself and others accountable for delivering results and making a positive difference to the people and causes that the United Nations servesLearn and develop — pursue own learning and development and contribute to the learning and development of othersAdapt and innovate — demonstrate flexibility, agility and the ability to think and act in novel ways
RequirementsBachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or a related field;Professionally qualified accountant from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy;At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in audit, accounting or financial management;Demonstrated experience using International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in financial accounting and reporting;Experience in handling web-based management systems and ERP systems;Strong command in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;Excellent command of written and spoken English;Other desirable skills: autonomous, result oriented, self-motivated and “hands-on”, with the ability to prioritize work and multi-task; Duration of Contract The successful candidate will be retained under a Consultant Contract (CTC) for 12 months. Consultants engaged by UNU may not provide services for more than twenty-four (24) months in a thirty-six (36) month period. Proposed payment schedule UNU offers monthly payment in the range of MYR6,000 - MYR9,000 commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. The remuneration will be paid on a monthly basis upon submission of time sheet and monthly progress report, and certification by the supervisor.Travel considerations Should “mission travel” be required, UNU will pay for travel. However, this will be subject to the following prerequisites: Medical Clearance, Security Clearance through the Travel Request Information Process (TRIP) system, completion of the BSAFE online course, travel Visa, and liability waiver. Trip prerequisites will be met at the expense of the consultant. Travel cost will be calculated based on economy class travel, regardless of the length of travel. Costs for accommodation, meals and incidentals must not exceed applicable daily subsistence allowance (DSA) rates, as promulgated by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC at http://icsc.un.org). Expected start date: 01 October 2022 or earlier How to Apply: To apply to UNU, you will not need an account. Instead, we ask that you: Apply via the apply link;fill out the UNU P11 form (please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organisations);provide a motivation statement (in the P11 form); andanswer a few questions that are tailored to the position. You may wish to refer to the UN Values and Behaviours Framework for more information. Application Deadline: 28 August 2022 Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a desk review and/or a competency-based interview, background checks and references. Special notice UNU does not sponsor a working visa for this position. Consultants do not hold international civil servant status nor are they considered a “staff member” as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply. Applications from developing countries, and from women are strongly encouraged. UNU has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNU, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. Information about UNU rosters UNU reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNU at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Scam warning UNU does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web
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