If you are qualified and looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of Cambodian children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the following post with The United Nations Children's Fund

Finance Specialist (NO-C)
Based in Phnom Penh, and under the supervision of the Chief of Operations, you are responsible for the area of accounting control and recording and reporting of assets, liabilities, and incomes. You will monitor the appropriate disbursements of funds and payments of accounts in accordance with applicable financial rules, regulations, and established budgetary limits.

• Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Advanced university degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. A bachelor’s degree can be accepted if complemented with additional professional experience
• At least five years of relevant progressively responsible professional work experience in finance and accounting
• Experience in an international organization, preferably at the UN
• Fluency in English and Khmer. Knowledge of another UN language an asset
• Expected Competencies and Skills:
• Respect for and adherence to UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, and Integrity
• Commitment to UNICEF’s mission in Cambodia
• A strong drive for results
• Team leadership and coaching skills
• Solid analytical and conceptual thinking
• Knowledge of, and experience in, International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
• Knowledge of financial accounting software and tools, preferably SAP

• Certify the appropriate, accurate and timely processing and recording of disbursements and payments
• Monitor financial transactions and accounting reports, and reconcile accounts to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial information
• Control and operate bank accounts in accordance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations
• Prepare, control, and monitor support and programme budgets, and prepare AWP’s, reservations and inputs
• Review UNICEF partners’ financial and internal controls, and train partner staff where appropriate
• Control petty cash funds, disbursements, recording and accounting
• Support, develop and train finance staff  

Submission of Applications:

Applications including a CV, Personal History Form (P11) and two recent performance appraisals (where available) shall be sent to email below. The P11 can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/cambodia. All applications are treated with confidentiality.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 09 September 2015
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply. Only Cambodian nationals can be considered for this assignment.