Administrative Assistant I (FTA GS-3)

UN UniversityTokyo, Japan
Category | Grade:General | GS-3Deadline:Job ID:2667079Posted on:5 Jul 2026
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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

  1. Administration and Operations
  2. 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