UNDP Business Development Analyst Job Vacancy in New York, USA

Under the overall
supervision and guidance of the Chief of Accounts in conjunction with the
Finance Advisor, OFA Directorate, the Business Analyst is primarily responsible
for researching, analysing and interpreting financial and other management
information; preparing financial and other management reports; identifying and
implementing opportunities for business improvement; and providing advisory
services to OFA management and clients.

• Provide specialized or general
  calculations and analysis in support of various accounting and reporting
  functions.
• Prepare specialized or highly
  complex reports, analyses and interpretations utilizing advanced knowledge
  and proficiency in accounting practices, principles and interrelationships
  for management and other stakeholders.
• Conduct quarterly financial
  monitoring activities and following up with relevant business process
  owners or other stakeholders to ensure that any financial management
  issues are addressed in a timely manner and in accordance with UNDP
  financial regulations and rules.
• Assist in monitoring the
  interfaces between ATLAS modules and sub-ledgers and the general ledger.
  This includes working closely with all OFA Units, OIST and OFA clients to
  ensure that regular reconciliations are done and issues are promptly
  followed-up.   
• Key Results Expected: Complete, accurate and timely
  financial information and analyses are available to UNDP management and
  staff to facilitate efficient and effective implementation of programmes
  and to support management decision-making.

• The timely monthly and quarterly
  closures of the accounts, ensuring that adequate internal controls are in
  place to support the accurate recording of the financial transactions and
  all steps are completed on a timely basis, working closely with the RMTs,
  OIST, and the broader finance user community.
• The preparation of financial
  statements in accordance with UNDP financial regulations and rules and
  accounting policies, and responding to queries/requests from the Board of
  Audit on the financial statements.

• Providing solutions to problems
  presented and recommending changes to accounting systems, methods or
  procedures to management, utilizing knowledge of UNDP financial regulations
  and rules and/or generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Identifying and solving problems,
  and recommending changes in procedure that streamline processes, reduce
  costs and/or enhance the accuracy and quality of work
• Working closely with the RMTs,
  OIST, and the broader finance user community, designing, implementing and
  training users on new policies, processes and/or reports.

• Options available and decisions to
  be made regarding optimal utilization and management of financial
  resources.
• Interpretation and implementation
  of UNDP’s financial and resource management guidelines.
• Efficient and effective management
  of financial issues and suitable corrective actions.
• Supporting the financial analysis
  and management reporting work for UNDP’s Senior Management in cooperation
  with the OFA Directorate on issues relating to Trust Funds, Cost Sharing
  and other Non-core resources.
• Key Results Expected: Improved financial performance
  and/or optimal management of UNDP’s financial resources, while adhering to
  UNDP’s financial and resource management policies.

• Key Results Expected: Improved financial management in
  OFA and/or UNDP business units.

• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s
  mission, vision and values
• Displays cultural, gender,
  religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

• Strong understanding of
  accounting, financial management, and process analysis and redesign.

• Developing and maintaining strong
  and productive business relationships with OFA management, staff and
  clients.

• Shares knowledge and experience
  with OFA management, staff and clients.
• Builds capacity of OFA staff and
  clients with respect to efficient and effective financial management

• Ability to perform a broad range
  of specialized activities related to financial resources management
• Sound knowledge of UNDP Financial
  Rules and Regulations and UNDP Finance / Treasury policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide input to
  business processes for the ATLAS system
• Strong analytical skills and sound
  judgment as well as strong IT skills

• Focuses on results for the client
  and responds positively to feedback.
• Consistently approaches work with
  energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Demonstrates openness to change
  and ability to manage complexity.
• Has ability to manage multiple
  projects simultaneously, prioritize issues and handle potentially
  stressful situations.

• Professional accounting
  qualification from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy.
• Advanced (Master’s) University
  Degree in Finance/Accounting, Business or Public Administration, or a
  related discipline.
• Long-listed candidates will be
  required to undergo the UNDP Accountancy and Finance Test (UNDP AFT).

• Minimum two years of progressively
  responsible finance/accounting experience at the national or international
  level.
• Experience with ERP financial
  systems (preferably PeopleSoft) is required.
• Experience of IPSAS and/or IFRS
  required.
• Experience in the use of computers
  and office software packages (MS Office) and advanced knowledge of
  spreadsheet and database packages.