- POSITION:
Personnel Service
Agreement
Agreement
REFERENCE NO.:
2016/UNU/HQ/FIN/PSA/F
LOCATION:
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Malaysia
Timezone:
UTC +8
CLOSING DATE:
2016•03•12
Organizational Unit: UNU Centre,
Administration (Finance)
Administration (Finance)
United Nations
University objectives
University objectives
The United Nations University (UNU) is
an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate
teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furtherance
of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The
mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to
efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the
United Nations and its Member States.
an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate
teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furtherance
of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The
mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to
efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the
United Nations and its Member States.
We are looking for outstanding
individuals with strong commitment to customer service and the potential to
bring a significant contribution to the worldwide expansion of UNU’s
operations.
individuals with strong commitment to customer service and the potential to
bring a significant contribution to the worldwide expansion of UNU’s
operations.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Treasurer, the main
duties and responsibilities of the Finance Assistant include the following:
duties and responsibilities of the Finance Assistant include the following:
- Provide
a wide spectrum of financial accounting services, which includes timely
and accurate processing of journal vouchers for revenue, receivables,
payables, investment transactions, month-end accounts closing, and
reconciliations. - Assist
with the recording of deposits received from donors or customers. - Assist
in preparation of financial reports, accounts analysis, and bank reconciliations. - Execute
financial operations in accordance with UNU’s policies, UN Financial
Regulations and Rules, and established operational practices, and ensure
compliance with internal control requirements. - Perform
any other duties as may be assigned or required by the supervisor.
Required
qualifications and experience
qualifications and experience
- Minimum
diploma/advanced diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration,
Business Studies or equivalent field of study. - At
least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a related
area. - Good
Excel spreadsheet skills and experience in handling ERP systems. - Fluency
in both oral and written English is required; knowledge of another UN
official language is an asset. - Result-oriented,
self-motivated and “hands-on” with the ability to prioritise work and
multitask. - Proven
interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a
multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity.
Remuneration
Remuneration will commensurate with
qualifications, experience, and level of responsibilities within the
Administration.
qualifications, experience, and level of responsibilities within the
Administration.
Duration of contract
This is full-time employment on a one
(1) year Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) contract with UNU, with the
possibility for renewal subject to requirements and satisfactory work
performance. The combined duration of appointments shall not exceed six (6)
years.
(1) year Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) contract with UNU, with the
possibility for renewal subject to requirements and satisfactory work
performance. The combined duration of appointments shall not exceed six (6)
years.
This is a locally recruited post; no
relocation allowances apply. The successful candidate will be employed under a
local contract and will not hold international civil servant status nor is
he/she a “staff member” as defined in the UN Staff Rules and Regulations.
relocation allowances apply. The successful candidate will be employed under a
local contract and will not hold international civil servant status nor is
he/she a “staff member” as defined in the UN Staff Rules and Regulations.
Starting date
As soon as possible.
