About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
Join the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) as a Finance Manager for the Awards Management Unit in Bonn, Germany. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and diverse environment. As a Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial donor reports, managing revenue recognition and accounts receivable, and overseeing the financial closure of projects. With a focus on financial management, donor reporting, and team management, this role requires a strong understanding of financial regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as exceptional leadership and communication skills. As a Finance Manager at UN Women, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who share a common goal of achieving gender equality and empowering women. You will also have the chance to develop and implement financial policies, internal controls, and business processes, as well as prepare and oversee financial donor reporting for multi-donor programs and projects. If you are a motivated and experienced finance professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, this opportunity is not to be missed.
Benefits & Financial Aid
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Eligibility Criteria
- 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)
- Experience:
- At least 7 years of extensive and progressively responsible experience in financial management, accounting, financial donor reporting or grants management in a large multi-national organization is required
- Experience leading financial operations within a defined functional area, including establishing priorities, managing multiple concurrent workstreams, and delivering results within demanding deadlines, is required
- Language:
- Fluency in English is required
- Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish)
Required Documents
- Application form: Completed application form, including sections on education and employment history
- CV: Detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications
- Certifications and diplomas: Copies of relevant certifications and diplomas
- References: Contact information for at least two professional references
How to Apply
- Visit the UN Women website and submit your application, including all required documents.
- Ensure that all sections of the application form are completed, including the sections on education and employment history.
- If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
- Submit your application using the Apply button below.
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