Finance Associate

Processes and reconciles financial transactions for UNHCR’s Global Shared Services, maintains audit-ready records and reporting, advises staff on payments and allowances, supports budget analysis and internal controls, and improves finance procedures for global operations.

• Maintain and reconcile financial records, expenditures, balances, payments and statements
• Verify source documents, calculations and transaction data for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare recurring and special reports for budgets, audits and operational needs
• Advise staff and consultants on allowances, advances, travel claims and other payments
• Liaise with banks on exchange rates, procedures, regulations and office accounts
• Prepare cost estimates and support budget analysis and projections
• Draft and maintain finance procedures and guidance while identifying process improvements
• Guide and supervise support staff and resolve transaction exceptions within delegated authority

• High school diploma with three years of relevant experience, or bachelor's degree or higher with two years of relevant experience
• Practical ability to process financial transactions and maintain accurate records
• IT proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise resource planning applications
• English proficiency at B2 level or above
• Legal right to work in Hungary from the first day of employment

• Cloud ERP experience
• Knowledge of UNHCR financial rules and procedures
• Completion of relevant UNHCR learning programmes or training
• Knowledge of accrual-based accounting standards such as IPSAS or IFRS
• Ability to implement financial controls and process improvements
• Ability to mentor and train support staff

• Financial Transaction Processing
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• Budget Analysis
• Cost Estimation
• Internal Controls
• Data Quality
• Process Improvement
• Client Service
• Staff Supervision

• Microsoft Office
• PeopleSoft
• SAP
• Oracle
• Workday
• IPSAS
• IFRS

• Temporary appointment targeted from 1 September 2026 to 30 August 2027
• Local recruitment requires existing authorisation to work in Hungary and does not provide visa support
• Relocation expenses are borne by candidates selected from outside the duty station
• Hardship level H with family status
• Temporary appointees accrue 18 working days of annual leave per year and may join the UN pension fund when appointed for at least six months