Organization:UN Secretariat, New York
Job TitleL:Accounting Assistant, G5
Department/ Office:United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund
Duty Station:NEW YORK
Posting Period:10 May 2013-9 June 2013
Job Opening number:13-FIN-UNJSPF-26962-R-NEW YORK (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Accounts Unit of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension
Fund (UNJSPF). The incumbent reports to a senior staff member of the Section.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Accounting Assistant will be responsible for the following
duties:
- Records and reconciles more complex accounting transactions.
- Examines and records pension contribution remittances from member organizations.
- Reconciles more complex bank accounts in various currencies.
- Assists in the processing of pension contribution reporting from UNJSPF member organizations. This includes, amongst other things, calculating, inputting, and checking pension contributions for correctness and communicating discrepancies to supervisors.
- Assists in recovering pension overpayments from beneficiaries, and reissuing unclaimed cheques.
- Assists in calculating contribution amounts for pension validation/restoration.
- Drafts/prepares memoranda and/or faxes to various offices, departments and overseas offices.
- Responds to queries from pension participants, beneficiaries, member organizations and other units/sections.
- Performs other duties as may be required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of the Organization's financial rules and regulations as well as accounting policies and practices. Ability to maintain accurate records, interpret and analyze a wide variety of data. Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and other problems. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional ompetence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
Five years of experience in accounting, finance or related area. Proficiency in PC software, especially spreadsheet and word-processing is required. Some experience in an employee benefit scheme or a payroll related field is desirable. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the high school or secondary school diploma.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Short-listed candidates may complete a competency-based interview and written assessment.
Special Notice
This position is for local recruitment.
Passing the United Nations Accounting Assistant Examination in New York is a prerequisite for this position.
Passing the Administrative Assessment Support Test (ASAT) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Service category in the United Nations.
Any candidate from a member organization of the UNJSPF applying for this post is considered as an internal candidate provided he/she has been appointed through the appointment and promotion procedures applicable in his/her respective organization.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
Closing Date: Sunday, 09 June 2013
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