Comptroller and Director

Leads UNICEF’s global financial, budget, accounting and administrative management operations from New York. The Comptroller sets financial policy, internal controls and risk standards; guides resource planning and investment decisions; oversees DFAM; and advises executive leadership on financial performance and resilience.

• Monitor UNICEF financial performance against global objectives and goals
• Develop and enforce financial, accounting, budgetary and administrative policies
• Establish internal controls, performance standards and safeguards for organisational assets
• Lead strategic risk management with senior management and regional offices
• Formulate financial plans, integrated budgets and liquidity policy
• Direct the Division of Financial and Administrative Management and advise senior leadership
• Oversee budget, investments, bank accounts, financial reporting and audit relations
• Lead global premises, fleet, travel, business continuity and contract review functions

• Advanced university degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field and internationally recognised professional certification such as CPA, CA or ACCA
• First-level university degree in a similar field with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree
• At least 15 years of professional financial management experience at senior level in large organisations
• Fluency in English

• Knowledge of IPSAS, IFRS or GAAP is highly desirable
• Previous experience with the United Nations or international organisations in humanitarian or development contexts is an asset
• Knowledge of reporting implications of innovative and structured finance instruments is highly desirable

• Executive financial leadership
• Financial Management
• Budget Management
• Accounting Policy
• Internal Controls
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• People Management
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Coordination
• Investment Oversight
• Business Continuity

• CPA
• CA
• ACCA
• IPSAS
• IFRS
• GAAP

• Position is available from December 2026
• Role requires collaboration across multiple locations and flexible working hours across time zones
• Selected candidates are subject to medical clearance and background checks