Finance Analyst, Istanbul (P2, FTA International)

About the role

UN Women is recruiting a Finance Analyst (P2, FTA International) in Istanbul, Turkey. Reporting to the Deputy Director for Financial Management in Headquarters and supervised daily by the Regional Operations Manager, the analyst supports offices in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region, helps finance users adopt better business practices and controls, ensures compliance with accounting standards and financial rules, and acts as the Audit focal point for the region. The post also supervises the Finance Associate at the ECA Regional Office.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate financial planning, analysis and service provision for the Regional Office and ECA offices in line with UN Women's internal control framework, and coordinate with Finance Section HQ on amendments.
• Review and verify financial transactions, reporting systems and audit reports, and monitor financial systems for anomalies and unusual activity.
• Analyze and advise on financial resources, coordinate cash management and liquidity, and help with financial risk assessments.
• Draft financial reports in accordance with IPSAS, prepare automated interim reports for governments and donors, and track contributions and receivables.
• Review implementing partner advances, supplier contracts and donor agreements, and follow up on audit findings and pre-audit preparations.
• Plan and monitor programme and project budgets, approve and certify vouchers, payrolls, travel claims and advance/direct payments in Quantum, and act as RO IDAM approver in UNALL and OneApp ICF/DOA.
• Provide financial training, run the Finance Helpdesk, and supervise the Finance Associate at the ECA office.

Required profile

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Finance/Accounting, or a professional accounting qualification such as Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant.
• Successful completion of UN Women's accounting technical test.
• At least 2 years' experience in an accounting role within a large international organization, preferably in the UN system.
• Experience using an ERP financial system, supporting programmes and projects, writing detailed financial reports for senior management, and working in a regional or multi-country context (desirable).
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of IPSAS/IFRS and complex financial rules and regulations.
• Experience with complex financial systems and modules such as Quantum, and with ERP systems such as Oracle Cloud (desirable).
• Spreadsheets and database packages, and web-based management systems.
• Knowledge of gender issues, stakeholder engagement and inclusive collaboration.