Finance Associate, FIN

UN Atlas; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Atlas in Montreal, Quebec, seeks an experienced accounting professional to monitor, reconcile, and control accounting records, ensuring IPSAS compliance across portfolios and reliable financial reporting. A DEC or higher in accounting/finance or professional certification is desirable; six years of relevant experience is essential.

Proficiency with spreadsheets, ERP systems, and accounting software is required, with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to deliver month-

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A DEC in accounting/finance or equivalent with specialization is desirable.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., CA, CPA) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, reconciles, and controls accounting records, scrutinizing source documents and adjusting as needed.
• Prepares month- and year-end reconciliations and accounting entries for IPSAS compliance.
• Contributes to financial monitoring and IPSAS-compliant reporting and analysis.
• Maintains administrative records and participates in ERP system improvements and policy reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

DEC in accounting/finance

Accounting certification (CA/CPA) desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Accounting software

General Ledger software

Job description

Organizational context: The Finance Branch manages the Organization's financial resources, developing and applying budgetary, accounting, and financial policies, procedures, and controls. It plays a key role in the custody and distribution of financial resources, expenditure monitoring, and compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). The Accounting Services Section (ASV) and Financial Services Section (FSV) are the two sections within the Finance Branch. ASV includes General Ledger and Reporting, Treasury, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR). ASV is responsible for accounting systems development, policy formulation, account maintenance, financial statement preparation, assessment scale calculation, payment recording, investment, banking, cash management, payments, and preparing working papers for finance committees.

Job purpose: To support the monitoring, reconciliation, and control of accounting records, contribute to financial monitoring and reporting for an assigned portfolio, and prepare accurate, timely, IPSAS-compliant accounting entries and reconciliations.

Responsibilities: Supports monitoring, reconciliation, and control of accounting records by scrutinizing source documents, investigating erroneous charges, coordinating adjustments, performing bank reconciliations, and reconciling suspense accounts. Contributes to financial monitoring and reporting by extracting and analyzing financial data, consolidating reports, communicating with relevant units, and monitoring expenditures. Prepares reconciliations and accounting entries for month- and year-end closure, ensuring IPSAS compliance. Maintains administrative records and participates in the review and improvement of ERP systems, policies, and procedures.

Education: Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. A Diploma of College Studies (DEC) or equivalent with specialization in accounting or finance, or a formal accounting certification (e.g., CA, CPA) is desirable.

Work experience: A minimum of six years of relevant work experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management, or a related field is essential. Experience with spreadsheets, word processing, and ERP systems is required. Experience in accounting under IPSAS or other GAAP is desirable.

Skills: Professionalism, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, conscientiousness, efficiency, persistence, and calmness under pressure. Effective communication, listening, and interpersonal skills. Strong planning and organizing abilities, including setting goals, prioritizing, and managing time efficiently. Accountability for responsibilities and commitments. Client orientation and ability to build partnerships. Technological awareness and willingness to learn new technology.

Required languages: English