Accountant (Investment), P3

This position is with the Central Accounts Section of the Financial Reporting Service (FRS) in the Accounts Division of the Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts (OPPBA). The incumbent will report to the Chief of the Investment Accounting Unit.
		Responsibilities
	The incumbent, will be responsible for the following duties: Manage the investment accounting operations, which includes checking, confirming, settling and reconciling investment trades. The investment data entries, verification and authorization, and settlement will be performed using a number of systems including Operations Processing Integrated Control System (OPICS), SAP and Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT). Investments include: fixed income investments such as treasuries, bonds, money market deposits and call accounts for cash pooling. Ensure accurate and complete accounting for all investment types in OPICS, and ensure compliance with UN established investment internal controls. Ensure appropriate reconciliation of all investment settlement bank and ledger accounts and will liaise with the appropriate Sections in the Division to ensure the correct function of the accounting interface with the Integrated Management Information System (IMIS), the United Nations book of record. Identifies  problem transactions and irregularities in related accounts, resolving them in a timely and effective manner. Deliver daily and monthly investment reports to be used by the Investment Office in Treasury and investment statements to be used by Offices Away from the Headquarters to record their investments. Generate semi-annually investment statistics and performance analysis reports. Liaise with auditors on issues related to investments and facilitate their access to investment trade data. Liaise with investment brokers and banks to maintain accurate and update settlement and statistical investment data. Perform other related duties as required.
		Competencies
	•PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of United Nations Financial Regulations and Rules and its financial system.Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and standards. Knowledge of financial instruments, related accounting, and their settlements, procedures and practices used in the industry; knowledge of to various investment and banking systems. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations. Ability to develop procedures and new programs; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence 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. •PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. •COMMUNICATION:  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
		Education
	Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in accounting, finance, business administration, or related area is required.  A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is desirable.
		Work Experience
	A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in treasury, accounting or finance is required. Experience with accrual based accounting is required. Experience in analysing data and running statistical queries using financial data system and application such as Bloomberg, Datastream or Reuters. Experience using large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) and Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Peoplesoft, Agresso, ATLAS or Oracle is required. Experience in performing complex data analysis using SQL tools is required. Experience with procedures and systems for investment accounting such as Operations Processing Integrated Control System (OPICS) and Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) is desirable. Experience with Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by the United Nations.
		Languages
	English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (oral and written)is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

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