Senior Finance Assistant

Maintains UNHCR finance operations in Kuala Lumpur by processing transactions, recording receipts and payments, monitoring allotments and preparing account reports. The Senior Finance Assistant liaises with banks and colleagues, supports budget estimates and financial procedures, and uses enterprise systems to ensure accurate, timely financial workflows and sound risk management.

• Maintain financial records for assigned office accounts
• Record receipts and payments and verify documentation
• Prepare recurring account reports and identify cost issues
• Compile cost estimates and projected budget requirements
• Maintain contacts with local banks on office accounts
• Brief colleagues on payments, entitlements and financial procedures
• Follow up on queries and financial transaction data
• Raise financial risks and concerns to supervisors

• 2 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or 1 year with a Bachelor degree or higher
• Knowledge of English and/or the UN working language of the duty station
• Ability to apply UNHCR financial and administrative rules and procedures

• Experience using an integrated ERP platform for financial transactions and reports
• Experience in vendor monitoring, contract management or logistics coordination

• Financial Transactions
• Budget Monitoring
• Financial Reporting
• Accounts Management
• Bank Reconciliation
• Risk Management

• SAP
• Oracle
• PeopleSoft
• Workday
• Microsoft Office

• Regular General Service assignment; target start date 1 October 2026