Finance and Budget Officer
Category | Grade:Professional | P-4Deadline:5 Aug 2026Job ID:275605Posted on:22 Jun 2026
Overview
Manages financial reporting and budget administration within the Financial Reporting and Analytic Service, Finance Division, Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget. Responsible for IPSAS-compliant financial statement preparation, budget review and approval, expenditure monitoring, and preparation of financial reports for management and intergovernmental bodies.
Department: Financial Reporting and Analytic Service, Finance Division
Languages
Required: English
Job Functions
- Accounting, Finance and Audit
- Operations and General Management
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze and finalize program budget proposals and cost estimates for departments, offices and peacekeeping operations
- Issue allotments/appropriations and monitor budget implementation, recommending fund reallocations as necessary
- Prepare and finalize IPSAS-compliant financial statements and budget performance reports
- Analyze accounts, prepare financial reports, and respond to internal/external audit observations
- Guide, train and supervise staff on budgetary and financial policies and procedures
- Support development and implementation of new accounting systems and process improvements
- Act as Certifying or Approving Officer in accordance with UN Financial Regulations and Rules
Requirements
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or related field; Bachelor's degree plus 2 additional years of relevant experience accepted in lieu
- Certification as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent required
- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, budget, business administration or related area
- Experience applying private- or public-sector accounting standards (IFRS or IPSAS) in preparing financial statements
- Extensive experience drafting complex and comprehensive financial reports
- Young professionals programme candidates must have served minimum 2 years in their initial assignment to be eligible
Skills
IPSAS/IFRS financial reportingBudget preparation and administrationFinancial statement analysisAudit response coordinationAccounting systems development
Additional info
- Post financed by extra budgetary resources
- Appointment or assignment for an initial period of one year, subject to availability of post/funds