Administrative Assistant I (FTA GS-3)
Category | Grade:General | GS-3Deadline:—Job ID:2667079Posted on:5 Jul 2026
Overview
Supports UNU Tokyo accounting, cash and asset management, invoicing, travel, procurement and general administration using ERP and Excel-based processes.
Department: Centre Administration
Languages
Required: English, Japanese
Desired: Another UN language
Job Functions
- Administration and Operations
- Finance, Budgeting and Accounting
Minimum Experience
1 year
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Submit invoices and support year-end finance closing
- Prepare general-ledger journals and internal manuals
- Manage cash deposits, withdrawals and bank statements
- Maintain asset records, tagging, additions and disposals
- Create invoices and monitor receivables
- Support travel requests, claims and allowance surveys
- Prepare tax-exemption and procurement documentation
- Maintain operational procedures and courier services
Requirements
- Secondary education with three years of relevant experience or bachelor's degree with one year
- Administration and finance experience
- Fluency in English
- Good oral and written Japanese
Skills
Accounting AdministrationCash ManagementAsset ManagementInvoicingTravel AdministrationProcurement SupportRecords ManagementWork Prioritisation
Tools
ERP Payables ModuleMicrosoft ExcelUNU Intranet
Additional info
- Full-time fixed-term appointment for one year with possible renewal
- Expected start date 1 January 2027