In May 2019, The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) approved the expansion of services of its Global Shared Services Unit (GSSU). With offices in Copenhagen, Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul, the GSSU services over 180 countries, 40,000 personnel and more than 40 other UN Agencies and Organizations. Through its functional lines, GSSU ensures high quality and timely delivery of human resources, financial and procurement services as well as information and innovative tools to its various clients and stakeholders.
The Global Shared Services Unit (GSSU) within the Bureau for Management Services (BMS) supports all UNDP offices and units with the provision of transactional services. This includes a core set of transactions in Finance and HR that are already being handled by the Global Shared Service Unit (GSSU) in Kuala Lumpur. The GSSU is led by the Director), who reports to the Director of Bureau for Management Services (BMS).
The Regional Service Analyst will be required to work closely with all UNDP Country Offices, Regional Bureaus and divisions within the Office of Financial Resources Management (OFRM) to support the timely and accurate recording of general account transactions. The incumbent also provides input to the preparation of corporate reports and financial schedules to support the corporate financial statements (interim financial and annual) as well as audit requests.
The Regional Service Analyst supports the management and implementation of the financial functions listed below, including but not limited to:
Payable Services
Revenue Services & Contribution Management Services
General Accounting Services
Project Accounting Services
Quality Assurance
Client Management
The incumbent will support services provided in accordance to Service Agreements, assist in transparent and open communication with GSSU clients and reporting of any deviation to the Service Agreements so that corrective actions can be taken in time. The incumbent will provide inputs service line processes, in a continuous improvement culture.
The Resource Management Analyst reports directly to the Sub-Unit Head within the Customer Service and Quality Assurance Team.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of the Sub-Unit, the Regional Analyst performs the following functions in line with the Standard Operating Procedures, UNDP Financial Rules and Regulations and IPSAS standards.
Core
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Technical / Functional
Accounting (General)
Knowledge of accounting concepts, principles, regulations, and policies and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Operational Efficiency
Ability to identify and execute opportunities to improve operational efficiency
Problem Solving
Accurately accumulating information and its analysis; forecasting potential problems and planning; allowing for alternative, creative solutions and identifying most reasonable solutions
Knowledge Management
Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge
Education:
Advanced (Masters) University Degree in Finance or Accounting, or a professional accounting qualification from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy. Those with professional accounting qualifications from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.
Long-listed candidates may be required to undergo the UNDP Advanced Accountancy & Finance Test.
Experience:
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is a requirement. Working knowledge of Spanish is an asset.
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Workforce diversity
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Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension
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