Senior Finance Associate, G-7, FT, DFAM, Treasury and Structured Finance Services, NYHQ #00085984

UNICEF

23h•Onsite

About The Position

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website [https://www.unicef.org/] to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to be a Champion. This is a full-time position in the Treasury and Structured Finance (TSF) Section under the Division of Finance and Administrative Management (DFAM), reporting to the Finance Officer – Banking and Payment Solutions Unit, P2 Level. The DFAM's overall objective is to ensure that financial resources are fully attributed to the Strategic Plan results chain, made available in a timely manner, and used effectively and efficiently within an optimized organizational structure which is ‘fit for purpose’. This is achieved through periodic measurement, transparent financial and administrative performance reporting, and the development and application of risk-informed policy, improved procedures, and innovative systems. DFAM Treasury & Structured Finance Section (TSF Section) is responsible for developing and maintaining excellent relationships with Financial Service Providers (FSPs), including traditional banks, mobile money operators (MNOs), digital payment platforms, e-wallets, social media platforms and super Apps, e-commerce, payment aggregators, financial technology companies, payment service processors, and other financial service providers. Ensures compliance with internal quality assurance standards and external regulatory agency mandates, including Know Your Customer and international sanctions and manages counterparty risks. Under the general guidance and supervision of the Finance Officer supports the administration of UNICEF banking and cash account arrangements for the headquarters and field locations (over 800 bank and cash accounts) including maintenance of House Banks, Bank and Cash accounts, Bank and Cash Management module (Overture), and preparation of recurring reports.

Requirements

Education: Secondary Education in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Treasury Management and any other related fields.
Work Experience: At least 7 years of relevant work experience in Financial Management, Banking, Accounting, Cash Management, Treasury, Structured Finance, Compliance, Risk Management, Payment Solutions, Financial Service Provider or other related fields.
Skills: Accounting, Bank, Cash, Treasury, Finance, SAP.
Language Requirements: English - Proficient/Fluent

Nice To Haves

Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
Experience in international environment, knowledge of UNCEF financial regulations, experience with ERP systems, and university finance degrees are considered assets.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and review of UNICEF Bank and Cash Accounts
Maintenance of Bank and Cash Management Module in VISION (Overture)
Recording of Treasurer’s approvals including but not limited to Advance Payments, Pre- finances, Pre-payments and Cash on Hand Accounts. Generate quarterly and annual approval summaries.
Maintain a repository of Financial Service Providers (FSP) and assist with quarterly FSP reviews.
Compile annual bank balance confirmation for the UN Board of Auditors and follow-up with respective offices as required.
Support activities related to prepaid card solution including tracking of KYC documentations, shipment of prepaid cards to cardholders, and follow up with offices ensuring timely confirmation of purchases in VISION.
Assist with TSF Section’s due diligence process for FSPs including checks against sanction lists (OFAC, UN, UK, European, etc.).
Perform other duties and back-up functions to support other staff in the unit/section e.g., Treasury payments.