Job Title: Chief, Financial Services Section, UNJSPF, P5
Department/ Office: FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTION
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 17 November 2011-16 January 2012
Job Opening number: 11-FIN-UNJSPF OPER FSS-21404-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (Financial Services Section). The incumbent reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of the Financial Services Section will be responsible for the following:
• Planning, directing, coordinating and supervising all financial, accounting and disbursement operations of the Pension Fund's secretariat, and improving and facilitating the use of its related systems, including the supervision of the Accounts, Payments and Cashier Units.
• In addition, s/he advises senior management regarding the impact on financial systems and procedures of mandated or proposed changes in pension design and recommends appropriate action.
• Coordinates the preparation, certification and audit of the financial statements of the UNJSPF for legislative bodies.
• Ensure that the outputs produced by the Section maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data.
• Ensure that all outputs produced by the Section under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
• Carry out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Section.
• Recruit staff for Unit/Section taking due account geographical and gender balance and other institutional values.
• Manage, guide, develop and train staff under his/her supervision.
• Foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Section and across organizational boundaries.
• Represent the Fund at inter-agency meetings, seminars, etc. in respect of financial arrangements, systems and procedures which affect the operations of the Fund.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM:
• Expert knowledge in the area of finance; proven ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues; ability to review and edit the work of others.
• Extensive knowledge of financial and IPSAS/IAS accounting procedures required.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:
Proven ability to plan and organize work, requiring an in-depth understanding of its strategic direction and ability to integrate the work of the Section into the Fund's work programme.
LEADERSHIP:
• Serves as a role model that other people want to follow:
• empowers others to translate vision into results;
• is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives;
• establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support;
• anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;
• drives for change and improvements;
• does not accept the status quo;
• shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
• Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
• demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING:
• Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly;
• gathers relevant information before making a decision;
• considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them;
• takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization;
• proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information;
• checks assumptions against facts;
• determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision;
• makes tough decisions when necessary.
CLIENT ORIENTATION:
• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view;
• establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
• identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
• monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
• keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects;
• meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.
Education
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in finance, accounting or related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) is desirable.
Work Experience
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in Accounting and/or Financial management.
• Experience in working with computerised financial systems is required.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Eligible candidates may be required to complete a written test and a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. The incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure statement upon annually and thereafter. Secretariat staff must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Closing Date: Monday, 16 January 2012
Department/ Office: FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTION
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 17 November 2011-16 January 2012
Job Opening number: 11-FIN-UNJSPF OPER FSS-21404-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (Financial Services Section). The incumbent reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of the Financial Services Section will be responsible for the following:
• Planning, directing, coordinating and supervising all financial, accounting and disbursement operations of the Pension Fund's secretariat, and improving and facilitating the use of its related systems, including the supervision of the Accounts, Payments and Cashier Units.
• In addition, s/he advises senior management regarding the impact on financial systems and procedures of mandated or proposed changes in pension design and recommends appropriate action.
• Coordinates the preparation, certification and audit of the financial statements of the UNJSPF for legislative bodies.
• Ensure that the outputs produced by the Section maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data.
• Ensure that all outputs produced by the Section under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
• Carry out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Section.
• Recruit staff for Unit/Section taking due account geographical and gender balance and other institutional values.
• Manage, guide, develop and train staff under his/her supervision.
• Foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Section and across organizational boundaries.
• Represent the Fund at inter-agency meetings, seminars, etc. in respect of financial arrangements, systems and procedures which affect the operations of the Fund.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM:
• Expert knowledge in the area of finance; proven ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues; ability to review and edit the work of others.
• Extensive knowledge of financial and IPSAS/IAS accounting procedures required.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:
Proven ability to plan and organize work, requiring an in-depth understanding of its strategic direction and ability to integrate the work of the Section into the Fund's work programme.
LEADERSHIP:
• Serves as a role model that other people want to follow:
• empowers others to translate vision into results;
• is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives;
• establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support;
• anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;
• drives for change and improvements;
• does not accept the status quo;
• shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
• Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
• demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING:
• Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly;
• gathers relevant information before making a decision;
• considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them;
• takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization;
• proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information;
• checks assumptions against facts;
• determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision;
• makes tough decisions when necessary.
CLIENT ORIENTATION:
• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view;
• establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
• identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
• monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
• keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects;
• meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.
Education
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in finance, accounting or related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) is desirable.
Work Experience
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in Accounting and/or Financial management.
• Experience in working with computerised financial systems is required.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Eligible candidates may be required to complete a written test and a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. The incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure statement upon annually and thereafter. Secretariat staff must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Closing Date: Monday, 16 January 2012
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