Finance Assistant
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
The UN Department of Operational Support seeks a Finance Assistant for OneEO Client Desk 4 in New York. Reporting through senior finance staff, the role prepares trust-fund statements, cost estimates and budget proposals; monitors expenditure and databases; reviews requisitions and funding; prepares performance reports; maintains records; and supports data analysis, reporting and staff guidance.
Key Details
Department
OneEO Client Desk 4, Division of Administration
Position Details
Experience level
Mid
Minimum experience
7 years
Employment type
Full-time
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
High school diploma
Contract duration
1 year, subject to availability of funds
Work hours
full-time
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Prepare interim and final financial statements for trust-fund contributions
- Prepare cost estimates, budget proposals and resource requirements
- Monitor expenditures and prepare budget adjustments
- Review goods-and-services requisitions for proper expenditure coding and funding availability
- Maintain financial databases and extra-budgetary-resource records
- Prepare data presentations and reports and guide other general-service staff
Role Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Seven years of finance, budget, accounting, administrative services or related experience, reduced to five with a first-level university degree
- Experience in Umoja Finance Module, Grants Management Module or a similar ERP system
- English
Desired Criteria
- At least one year of data analytics experience is desirable
- Experience administering and managing extra-budgetary resources is desirable
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Available for one year subject to availability of funds
- Local recruitment position in New York
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from DOS Careers, on 21 Aug 2026.