Senior Budget Associate, (G-7), Temporary Appointment, 5 months, #00137448, DFAM, New York, USA.

About the role

The Division of Financial Management at UNICEF is responsible for safeguarding the financial resources entrusted to UNICEF for the survival, development, and protection of the world's children. This includes maintaining and improving financial and administrative systems and procedures to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and transparent utilization of these resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide transition technical and operational support to the implementation and stabilization of the eZPLAN budget planning system.
• Support the coordination, review, and analysis of UNICEF's budget planning and review processes.

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, finance, accounting, or programme management.

Experience supporting budget planning, budget review, and financial analysis.

Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or budget planning applications.

Experience in system testing, business process improvement, or implementation support is highly desirable.

Experience in UNICEF budget policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary Education in Business Systems, Accounting, Finance and any other related fields.
• A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace 3 years of related work experience.
• A Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) may replace an additional 2 years.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in budget analysis and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of financial and operational data.
• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and user guidance.

Benefits

UNICEF offers a wide range of benefits to its staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

Pay

Details of pay will be provided in the job description.

Schedule

Details of schedule will be provided in the job description.