Finance Analyst-[Open to internal and external applicants who are nationals of the EU, EEA and Switzerland]

The Bureau for Management Services’ Office of Financial Resources Management (BMS/OFRM) supports the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the implementation of the 2030 agenda and UNDP’s Strategic Plan. It achieves this by developing and making fully operational a dynamic and harmonized integrated resource management framework based on comprehensive analysis that enhances UNDP’s financial and administrative performance, as well as facilitating UN reform and coherence. The primary role of BMS/ OFRM is to maintain the financial integrity of UNDP through providing functional leadership, supporting the efficient and effective management of its financial resources, promoting financial sustainability and responsible resource allocation. This is accomplished by the development and implementation of sound financial policies and practices, oversight of corporate financial management performance, and flexible scalable support to resource allocation. BMS/OFRM serves as a business partner to Bureaux and Country Offices, providing sound financial management, advisory and analytical services, with a view to continuously improve the financial management performance of business units and support Bureaux in the exercising of their oversight functions.

Within OFRM, the Financial Performance Management & Reporting (FPMR) is responsible for oversight of financial reporting, the preparation and integrity of UNDP’s financial statements, and providing timely and accurate financial information in accordance with international accounting standards. FPMR fosters trust and accountability through leadership in financial policy, robust internal financial controls, and close engagement with auditors to support an unqualified audit opinion, while also delivering expert accounting and financial advisory support, addressing complex and non-routine financial issues, and overseeing financial risk related to implementing partners, enabling informed senior decision-making and sustained audit assurance.

Within FPMR, there are four units:

Scope of Work 

The Payroll Finance Oversight (PFO) function provides financial oversight and governance over UNDP’s global payroll operations. PFO ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of payroll-related financial information by establishing and monitoring controls, reviewing payroll accounting, overseeing compliance with applicable policies and financial rules, and assessing payroll-related financial risks. In fulfilling its mandate, PFO partners closely with and interacts regularly with the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) to align operational processes with financial governance objectives. The function acts as a critical second-line capability, supporting management through analysis, issue resolution, and coordination with service providers and internal stakeholders, while safeguarding the organization against financial, compliance, and reputational risk arising from payroll activities.

Within the Payroll Finance Oversight (PFO) function, the Finance Analyst provides specialized technical expertise and serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on payroll accounting, providing technical oversight, monitoring, and analysis of payroll expenses and related balance sheet accounts. The Finance Analyst works closely with the Global Payroll Services (GPS) and Benefits Entitlement Services (BES) teams within the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) to strengthen payroll finance processes, advise on payroll system configuration and accounting treatments to mitigate risk, and review higher-risk transactions, providing assurance over IPSAS-compliant financial recording and reporting and contributing to reduced audit risk. 
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Duties and Responsibilities

Guide and support with establishing effective payroll finance oversight and policy implementation:

Contribute to the preparation of IPSAS-compliant financial statements and other corporate financial reports, including:

Contribute to the establishment of payroll controls to comply with the Statement of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (SICFR):

Support the performance of payroll finance oversight and analytical functions, including:

Assist with establishing risk-informed financial policies and procedures, as follows: 

Support internal and external audit and assurance processes, including the annual UNDP financial audit conducted by the United Nations Board of Auditors (UNBOA), by:

Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and sharing

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.

Competencies

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

Finance  Accounting (general)    

Finance  Financial risk management     

Finance  Financial and process innovation     

Finance  Finance Business Partnering    

Finance  Audit risk management    

Business Management  Portfolio management     

Business Direction & Strategy  System thinking    

Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to
understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Desirable Criteria

Language(s) 

Professional Certificates

Those with professional accounting qualifications from an accredited institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.
 

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP 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 UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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