Finance Senior Analyst - Financial Statements and Board of Auditors relations

General Information

Position Title
Finance Senior Analyst \- Financial Statements and Board of Auditors relations
Job Category
Finance
Duty Station(s)
Copenhagen
Seniority Level
Mid Level
ICS Level
ICS 09
Contract Type
ICA \- IICA \- Regular
Contract Level
IICA 1
Posting Start Date
21\-May\-2026
Posting End Date
06\-Jun\-2026
Duration
9 months

Job Highlight

The Finance Senior Analyst reports to the Finance Specialist who provides broad supervision and guidance. The Finance Senior Analyst is responsible for efficient financial resources management and the provision of accurate, thoroughly researched and documented financial information and transparent utilization of financial resources. She/he analyzes and interprets the financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex financial issues. The Finance Senior Analyst promotes a client\-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations.

About the Group

The Finance Group serves as a strategic partner and fiduciary advisor, ensuring transparent, accountable, and effective resource management across UNOPS. The Group defines financial strategy in alignment with organizational goals, establishes finance policies, systems, and processes, and leads corporate budgeting to enable full cost recovery and ensure long\-term financial sustainability. Throughout the project lifecycle, the Finance Group provides expert guidance, oversight, and tailored financial solutions. Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive financial and corporate performance reporting, strengthening financial capacity across the organization, and continuously enhancing resource planning and allocation. In addition, the Finance Group prepares and oversees the implementation of finance\-related policies, upholding the highest standards of financial stewardship and supporting UNOPS in achieving operational excellence and fiscal responsibility.

Job Specific Context

The Finance Group (FG) is a critical and strategic business function in UNOPS and serves as an authoritative and integrated partner in the organization on strategic financial planning and budgeting, business strategy and practices, financial analysis and risk assessment, financial management services and long term organizational treasury and investments. As the steward of resources of a self\-financing UN entity, FG is accountable for timely cost recovery and reporting to partners, maintaining the integrity and transparency of financial management of resources in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and organizational/international accountability framework and the accurate and transparent financial reporting to governing bodies, clients, partners and stakeholders.

Role Purpose

The key results have an impact on the overall Financial Group efficiency in financial resources management and success in introduction and implementation of operational strategies. Accurate, thoroughly researched and documented financial information, timely and appropriate delivery of services ensure client satisfaction and enhance UNOPS credibility in use of financial resources.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1\. Financial Oversight and Monitoring

2\. Corporate Financial Statements and Audit

3\. Capacity Building / System Improvements

1\. Financial Oversight and Monitoring

Review reconciliation submissions and account balances to ensure recording and reporting compliance in accordance with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations and other applicable Organizational Directives and Operational Instructions.

Coordinate and follow up with related parties and prepare issue reports for escalation Support in quarterly and year\-end financial closure processes

Review, monitoring and consolidation of UNOPS provision for bad debts, write off and contingent assets/liabilities and liaison with respective offices for timely updates

Review of finance data in General Ledger for completeness, accuracy, and correctness of accounting entries including

Lease management and inventories

Exercise periodic monitoring and oversight on transactions and account balances in respective areas to ensure recording and reporting is made in accordance with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations and other applicable Organizational Directives and Operational Instructions

Contribute to developing and maintaining strong control environment around financial reporting

Maintain a log of issues identified, collect and update data to consolidate and complete the issue log

Raise or review transactions in UNOPS ERP and any other cross functional support as needed

2\. Corporate Financial Statements and Audit

Regular review and oversight on the IPSAS classification of projects within UNOPS to ensure an appropriate basis of revenue recognition is in place, in compliance with IPSAS standards Assist the Specialist in preparation of interim and year\-end corporate financial statements, by consolidating data, preparing working files and supporting schedules for notes to the financial statements

Provide support to the audit focal person during internal and external audit processes and new accounting standards as required

Prepare quantitative and qualitative analysis on interim and year\-end corporate financial statements to report to UNOPS management and other stakeholders

Support in implementation of new systems and ERP

3\. Capacity Building / System Improvements

Support in continuously improving and refining UNOPS financial processes to reduce manual work and enhance efficiency

Support process documentation and continuous improvements in the corporate system (Policy and Process Portal) Maintain a log of issues identified, analyze data based on lessons learned and related dashboards

Become a subject matter expert in the UNOPS ERP system (OneUNOPS) Contribute to the preparation of training materials in accordance to IPSAS standards and UNOPS Financial Rules \& Regulations and deliver training sessions to finance practice members

Ad\-hoc tasks as assigned

Skills

Consolidated Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Audits, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, General Ledger, International Financial Reporting Standards

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem\-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, and Business Administration, International Business, Management or other finance\-related field or related fields with 4 years of relevant experience OR
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience is required

Desired Professional certification in accounting (CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, etc.), audit (CIA) or equivalent is desired.

Experience Requirements

Required
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience is work in audit, accounting and/or financial reporting or related areas.
Desired Experience working with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is desired. Experience and knowledge of UNOPS financial rules and regulations is desired. Working knowledge of ERP is desired.

Language Requirements

Language Proficiency Level Requirement

English Fluent Required

French Fluent Desirable

Spanish Fluent Desirable

Additional Information

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.


• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.


• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.


• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.


• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientatio

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