Accounting & Finance Associate (Fundraising), GS-7, Mexico City, Mexico (Temporary Appointment)
Job no: 539255
Position type: Temporary Appointment
Location: Mexico Division/Equivalent: Latin America and Caribbean Regional Off
School/Unit: Mexico
Department/Office: Mexico City, Mexico
Categories: Private Fundraising and Partnerships, G-7
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,
The PFP area within UNICEF Mexico CO raise funds in order to support the local program activities. During the last years fundraising operations grew in terms of activities and complexity. The success of the fundraising activities relies on timely and accurate finance data. The Accounting & Finance Associate is a vital part of the team as he/she supports the Chief Fundraising in the definition of the income/expenses annual budget and its monitoring and evaluation. This position, not only monitors the monthly income/expenses cashflow with the different fundraising areas but also manage the relationships with other internal/external stakeholders as Operations Area, banks, SAT, etc. This position manages all the national, regional and HQ reporting related to PSFR activities.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Fundraising (P-4), this post is responsible for providing support to the Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) operation by managing accounting, finance and reporting PSFR activities within the CO such as: reconciling contribution receipts between Donor Perfect and VISION, and between VISION and PSFR bank accounts. Supporting the development, reporting and submission of work-plans and budgets as well as contributing with the interpretation and application of PFP related policies and procedures in support of the fundraising operation at the country level.
How can you make a difference?
1. Providing support to the Chief of Fundraising in the preparation, submission, monitoring and reporting of PFP annual work-plans, budget and results.
2. Monitoring cash-flows relating to private sector revenue and expenses.
3.
Monitoring fundraising contributions
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Reconciling contribution receipts between Donor Perfect and VISION, and between VISION and PSFR bank accounts in coordination with the Database Assistant who issues information from Donor Perfect.
5.
Liaising with local bank accounts officials to maintain office banks accounts related to donations.
6.
Providing appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of PFP related policies and procedures to support the fundraising operation at the country level.
7.
Bank reconciliation (until
transition to a Global Shared Services Centre)
8.
Performing any other duties and responsibilities assigned as required.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...
Education: Completion of Secondary education. University courses in Finance, Administration or Accounting disciplines, desirable.
Work Experience: Six years of work experience in administration, accounting or finance.
Experience in monitoring funds and budget planning.
Language Proficiency: Fluent in Spanish and English.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
Click here to learn more about UNICEF's values and competencies.
UNICEF 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 to become a part of the organization.
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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
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Advertised: Mar 30 2021 Central Standard Time (Mexico) Application close: Apr 05 2021 Central Daylight Time (Mexico)
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