Chief, Accounts

Directs UNFPA's accounting, statutory reporting, revenue and donor reporting, treasury coordination and financial data management. The role leads three specialist units, maintains IPSAS-aligned policies and ERP controls, and ensures accurate global closure, reporting and audit responses.

• Lead the Data Management, Statutory Reporting and Revenue and Donor Reporting units
• Advise Finance Branch leadership and contribute to branch strategy and workforce management
• Maintain accounting policies and adapt ERP systems for new IPSAS standards
• Oversee general-ledger control, periodic closure and preparation of UNFPA financial statements
• Manage external, Executive Board and donor reporting and resolve audit recommendations
• Oversee treasury-service relationships, banking operations and digital payment innovation
• Maintain financial master data, quality-assured datasets and responsive support for field offices

• Advanced university degree in finance, accounting or a related field, or a recognised international professional accounting qualification
• At least 10 years of progressive financial accounting and statutory reporting experience in multinational organisations, including five years in supervisory roles
• Experience developing risk-based financial policies and procedures, with emphasis on IPSAS
• Experience interpreting accounting standards and developing compliant policies
• Experience producing statutory financial reporting under IPSAS or IFRS
• Experience maintaining and managing ERP applications and reporting tools
• Fluency in English

• Experience managing ERP systems, preferably Oracle, and developing data-reporting and analytics tools
• Understanding of United Nations financial operations in development and humanitarian contexts

• Statutory Reporting
• Financial Accounting
• Accounting Policy
• Financial Controls
• Treasury Management
• ERP Administration
• Data Management
• Audit Coordination
• Team Leadership
• Change Management

• IPSAS
• IFRS
• ERP
• Oracle

• The role reports to the Chief of the Finance Branch
• This is a reopened competition; previous applicants do not need to reapply
• Appointment may require background and reference checks, medical clearance and visa issuance