Finance Manager – Statement of Internal Controls

Background:

• UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
• The Division of Management and Administration (DMA) is responsible for the planning, allocation and management of financial, administrative resources including information communications and technology, the effective and efficient delivery of essential operations services in UN Women, continuous development and improvement in operations, policies, and methods to align with UN Women and stakeholders’ evolving business needs and advisory support to the Executive Director in the formulation and implementation of the UN Women overall mission, strategy and plans of actions.
• Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Director for Financial Management, the Finance Manager – Statement of Internal Controls will play a crucial role in ensuring that UN Women’s financial operations comply with established internal controls, policies, and procedures. This position involves designing, implementing, and monitoring internal control systems to safeguard the organization’s assets and ensure financial accuracy and compliance with UN Women’s Financial regulations and Rules as well as policies and procedures.
• The duty station for this position will be determined at a later stage and includes the options of New York, Bonn, or Nairobi.
• In accordance with the UN Staff Regulation 4.5 (c), a fixed-term appointment does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal or conversion, irrespective of the length of service. This fixed-term appointment is budgeted for a period of two years.

Key Functions and Accountabilities:

Lead and manage the development and implementation of Internal Control Systems:

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal control systems to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Liaise with relevant teams in Strategy, Planning, Resources and Effectiveness Division (SPRED) and DMA to have effective systems in place, avoiding any duplications, for issuance of statement of internal controls.
• Make recommendations to address current processes that may cause inefficiencies.
• Oversee Policy Compliance to ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies of the UN Women.

Lead on Risk Management strategies:

• Identify financial and operational risks and the mitigation strategies different business units have implemented, identifying, and documenting key controls in place to address those liaising with the risk management function of SPRED, Internal control focal point in the DMA directorate and the business process owner.

Act as a Focal Point for Audit Coordination: 

• Liaise with internal and external auditors, facilitate audits of the statement of internal controls, and ensure timely resolution of audit findings related to the statement of internal controls.
• Evaluate internal and external audit reports and evaluations for their impact on the statement of internal controls.
• Manage Training and Development, providing training to staff on internal control procedures and compliance issues related to statement of internal controls.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of internal controls and ensure their availability for review.
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.

Recruitment Qualifications:

Education and Certification:     

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Finance/Accounting, or a Professional accounting qualification from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy, (Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant) is required.
• Professionally qualified accountants from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.
• Completion of UN Women Accountancy & Finance Test required.

Experience:      

• A minimum 7 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in financial management, internal controls or audit is required.
• Experience in the UN system and its organizations or similar international organization is desirable.
• Experience in web-based management systems and ERP financial systems such as Oracle Cloud is required.

Languages:       

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

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