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Accounting Assistant

Position:General | G-6Deadline:4 Sep 2026 (5 days left)Job ID:282851Posted on:20 Aug 2026 (10 days ago)
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Job Description

Support the Payments Unit in Bangkok by validating accounting source documents and correcting erroneous charges; reconciling suspense accounts; preparing financial statements and disbursements; guiding colleagues and supervising General Service staff; and resolving finance queries while maintaining accurate financial records and data for the United Nations Office at Geneva.

Key Details

Department

Payments Unit, Finance Section, Financial Resources Management Service, Division of Administration

Position Details

Experience level

Mid / Senior

Minimum experience

7 years

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

High school diploma or equivalent

Contract duration

Initial period of one year

Language Requirements

Required

English

Preferred

Another official language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Scrutinize source documents for completeness, accuracy and validity of charges
  • Investigate erroneous charges and take corrective accounting actions
  • Reconcile suspense accounts and ensure clearance procedures
  • Prepare worksheets and assist with financial statements
  • Approve disbursements within authorized limits
  • Provide guidance, training and supervision to General Service staff

Role Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least seven years of experience in accounting, finance or a related area

Desired Criteria

  • At least two years using Umoja budget and finance modules
  • At least two years in the United Nations Common System or similar intergovernmental organizations

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Additional Information

  • Appointment or assignment is for an initial period of one year
  • Position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNOG Careers, on 20 Aug 2026.