UNOPS

The UNOPS Global Shared Service Centre (GSSC) was established to provide internal, global, and cost-effective transactional services that enhance the operational capacity of UNOPS and standardize systems and procedures. Among other functions, the GSSC delivers high-quality transactional services in the areas of personnel contract administration, payroll, and finance and accounting.

For young professionals, a position within the UNOPS GSSC offers an opportunity to enter the United Nations system through critical back-office service delivery, within an engaging and development-focused work environment, as part of a dynamic and effective UN entity. GSSC roles provide a strong platform for learning and exposure to UNOPS operations and the broader United Nations system.

UNOPS Global Shared Service Centre (GSSC) is a global hub for cost-effective, high-quality transactional services. We enhance the operational capacity of UNOPS by providing standardized support in key administrative areas, with a core focus on personnel contract administration and payroll. The GSSC enables UNOPS offices worldwide to operate more efficiently by centralizing and streamlining essential back-office functions.

Under the guidance and supervision of the GSSC Finance Manager, the Accounts Receivable Assistant oversees GSSC Accounts Receivable and promotes a client-oriented approach in line with UNOPS rules and regulations. The incumbent works closely and collaboratively with Programme, Project, and Support Services colleagues in the local office, as well as with UNOPS HQ counterparts, to exchange information and ensure accurate, consistent, and high-quality service delivery.

The Accounts Receivable Assistant provides financial and administrative support to ensure accurate processing of financial transactions, maintenance of proper records, and compliance with UNOPS financial rules and regulations. The Accounts Receivable Assistant plays a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations and contributes to the smooth functioning of the finance unit through accuracy, timeliness and a client-focused service approach.

Required

• Secondary school (or equivalent) with 4 years of relevant experience OR

• A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree) in Finance, Accounting or related fields with 0 years of relevant experience are required.

Desired

• Professional certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA) is desired.

Required

• Relevant experience of work in project financial management, budgeting, cash management and financial reporting, or related areas.

• Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems

Desired

• Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.

• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

• Experience with financial systems or ERP software is desired

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• Please note that 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. 
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. 
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.