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General Information

Position Title
Finance Senior Assistant
Job Category
Finance
Duty Station(s)
Brasilia
Seniority Level
Entry Level
ICS Level
ICS 05
Contract Type
ICA - LICA - Support - Regular
Contract Level
LICA 5
Posting Start Date
20-Jan-2026
Posting End Date
03-Feb-2026
Duration
até dezembro de 2026

Job Highlight

PT
Fortalecer as operações financeiras por meio de processamento, relatórios e conformidade precisos para garantir uma gestão eficaz das transações.

EN
Empower financial operations through accurate processing, reporting, and compliance to ensure effective management of transactions

About the Region

In Latin America and the Caribbean, UNOPS operates across 23 countries, delivering high-impact solutions that drive sustainable development. UNOPS focuses on building and improving resilient infrastructure—including roads, bridges, public facilities, sanitation systems, and housing—to enhance quality of life and foster inclusive growth. UNOPS also supports public health by procuring essential medicines and medical equipment, ensuring broader access to healthcare services. By strengthening institutional capacities, UNOPS promotes transparent, efficient, and equitable public management. As a trusted partner to governments and development stakeholders, UNOPS aligns its interventions with national priorities, helping countries advance the Sustainable Development Goals through practical, results-driven support.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Based in Brazil, the UNOPS Southern Cone Multi-Country Office (SCMCO) also oversees operations in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, supporting national priorities and development goals across the subregion. In Argentina, UNOPS strengthens public institutions by providing technical assistance in planning, procurement, and oversight of infrastructure projects—particularly in public buildings—and building capacity in public procurement, with a focus on technological innovation. In Brazil, where UNOPS has operated since 2012, the office collaborates with UN agencies, financial institutions, and government bodies at all levels to deliver services in health, education, urbanization, social rehabilitation, PPPs, and institutional strengthening. UNOPS has played a key role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and currently manages 17 active projects across the country. Its work emphasizes transparency, operational efficiency, and results-driven management while aligning with the strategic and operational needs of its partners. Across the Southern Cone, UNOPS promotes sustainable development by enhancing national capabilities and supporting the delivery of high-impact, inclusive infrastructure.

Role Purpose

PT

O(A) Assistente Sênior de Finanças fornece amplo suporte financeiro, contábil e administrativo para garantir a gestão eficaz das transações financeiras e a elaboração de relatórios. O(A) titular da vaga é responsável pelo processamento, registro e conciliação precisos de pagamentos e recebimentos, em conformidade com as normas e regulamentos financeiros (FFRs) da UNOPS e com os requisitos específicos de cada projeto e dos parceiros


EN

The Finance Senior Assistant provides a broad range of financial, accounting and administrative support to ensure effective management of financial transactions and reporting. The incumbent is responsible for accurate processing, recording and reconciliation of payments and receipts in compliance with UNOPS financial rules and regulations (FFRs) and project-specific donor requirements.

Functions / Key Results Expected

PT


1. Administração Financeira e Contábil

  • Revisar e processar transações financeiras, garantindo o controle adequado dos documentos comprobatórios e a conformidade com os Relatórios Financeiros e Financeiros (FFRs) da UNOPS e os planos de trabalho dos projetos.
  • Preparar e processar comprovantes de pagamento e contas a pagar, comprovantes de ordens de compra (OCs) e executar os ciclos de pagamento no sistema de planejamento de recursos empresariais (ERP).
  • Garantir o recebimento preciso de bens e serviços, o estabelecimento de provisões e os lançamentos contábeis apropriados para despesas.
  • Manter e conciliar os livros contábeis de contas a receber. Registrar e monitorar depósitos no sistema ERP.
  • Realizar revisões periódicas de comprovantes não lançados e iniciar ações corretivas para erros de verificação orçamentária, discrepâncias de correspondência e comprovantes não aprovados.
  • Manter um sistema interno de controle de despesas, garantindo que todas as transações sejam registradas, conciliadas e aprovadas corretamente e em tempo hábil.
  • Apoiar a elaboração de relatórios e análises financeiras, fornecendo dados verificados e atualizações sobre recursos financeiros, despesas e saldos.
  • Revisar solicitações de pagamento e documentação quanto à precisão, integridade e alinhamento com os orçamentos e políticas financeiras antes do envio para aprovação.
  • Executar ciclos de remessa, preparar e emitir avisos de remessa para bancos e garantir o pagamento pontual de fornecedores e folha de pagamento.
  • Fornecer informações para propostas orçamentárias, revisões e relatórios financeiros para clientes e doadores, utilizando modelos aprovados.


2.  Gestão de Caixa e Tesouraria

  • Revisar e monitorar diariamente a posição de caixa das contas locais, garantindo liquidez suficiente para desembolsos e utilização otimizada dos fundos.
  • Apoiar a conciliação diária das contas de saldo zero e de adiantamento no sistema ERP. Identificar e registrar contribuições e recebimentos.
  • Gerenciar as operações de caixa pequeno em conformidade com os procedimentos financeiros e controles internos.
  • Preparar e verificar as conciliações bancárias das contas atribuídas, garantindo a precisão e a resolução oportuna de discrepâncias.
  • Iniciar e registrar transferências bancárias e operações de câmbio no sistema ERP.


3. Auditoria, Conformidade e Melhoria de Processos

  • Apoiar os processos de auditoria interna e externa, fornecendo documentação financeira completa e precisa.
  • Revisar e verificar se os dados financeiros estão alinhados com as estruturas orçamentárias e os contratos com doadores/parceiros.
  • Participar de exercícios de limpeza e validação de dados financeiros.
  • Identificar problemas financeiros recorrentes ou lacunas nos processos e propor melhorias para fortalecer a precisão, a eficiência e os controles internos.


4. Construção e Compartilhamento de Conhecimento

  • Participar ativamente de treinamentos e iniciativas de capacitação em finanças para a equipe.
  • Contribuir para redes de conhecimento e Comunidades de Prática (CoPs).



EN

1. Accounting and Financial Administration

  • Review and process financial transactions, ensuring proper control of supporting documents and compliance with UNOPS FFRs and project work plans.

  • Prepare and process payment and accounts payable vouchers, purchase order (PO) vouchers, and execute pay cycles in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

  • Ensure accurate receipt of goods and services, establishment of accruals, and appropriate accounting entries for expenditures.

  • Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable ledgers. Record and monitor deposits in the ERP system.

  • Conduct periodic reviews of unposted vouchers and initiate corrective actions for budget check errors, match exceptions, and unapproved vouchers.

  • Maintain an internal expenditure control system ensuring that all transactions are correctly recorded, matched and approved in a timely manner.

  • Support the preparation of financial reports and analysis by providing verified data and status updates on financial resources, expenditures and balances.

  • Review payment requests and documentation for accuracy, completeness and alignment with budgets and financial policies before submission for approval.

  • Run remittance cycles, prepare and issue remittance advice to banks, and support timely vendor and payroll payments.

  • Provide inputs for budget proposals, revisions, and financial reporting to clients and donors using approved templates


2. Office Cash and Treasury Management


  • Review and monitor daily cash position for local accounts, ensuring sufficient liquidity for disbursements and optimal fund utilization.

  • Support daily reconciliation of zero-balance and imprest accounts in the ERP system. Identify and record contributions and receipts.

  • Maintain petty cash operations in compliance with financial procedures and internal controls.

  • Prepare and verify bank reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.

  • Initiate and record bank transfers and foreign exchange deals in the ERP system.


 3. Audit, Compliance and Process Improvement

  • Support internal and external audit processes by providing complete and accurate financial documentation.

  • Review and verify that financial data are aligned with budget structures and donor/ partner agreements.

  • Participate in financial data clean-up and validation exercises.

  • Identify recurring financial issues or process gaps and propose improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency and internal controls.


  1. Knowledge Building and Sharing

  • Actively participate in finance-related training and capacity-building initiatives for personnel.

  • Contribute to knowledge networks and Communities of Practice (CoPs).

Skills

Cash Management, Finance, Finance Accounting, Financial Accounting Standards
Respect
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Collaboration
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Partnerships
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Excellence
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Adaptability
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Decision-making
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Communication
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

PT

Requerido

  • Ensino médio completo (ou equivalente) com 5 anos de experiência relevante OU
  • Bacharelado (ou equivalente) em Finanças, Contabilidade, Administração de Empresas ou outras áreas afins com 1 ano de experiência relevante.


Desejável

  • Certificação profissional desejável.



EN


Required

  • Secondary school (or equivalent) with 5 years of relevant experience OR

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or other disciplines with 1 years of relevant experience is required.


Desired

  • Professional certification is desired.

Experience Requirements


PT

Requerido


  • Experiência relevante em gestão financeira de projetos, orçamentação, gestão de caixa e relatórios financeiros, ou áreas afins.
  • Proficiência comprovada no uso de ferramentas de colaboração e produtividade (ex.: MS Office, G-Suite, etc.) e sistemas de gestão online.


Desejável


  • Experiência de trabalho em ambientes multiculturais ou em organizações do sistema das Nações Unidas em países em desenvolvimento é desejável.
  • Experiência em contextos de desenvolvimento ou humanitários é desejável.
  • Experiência com sistemas financeiros ou software ERP é desejável.




EN

Required

  • Relevant experience is 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.

Language Requirements

LanguageProficiency LevelRequirement
EnglishIntermediateRequired
SpanishIntermediateRequired
PortugueseFluentRequired

Additional Information

  • 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.
 
Terms and Conditions
 
  • 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.