Senior Finance & Budget Strategist

UNITAR Division for Prosperity; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITAR Division for Prosperity in Geneva is seeking a finance/budget professional to lead budget formulation, monitoring, and reporting across IPSAS-compliant standards. The role supports grants management, ERP-driven accounting, and cost control to ensure proper fund utilization.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in finance and budgeting, strong Excel and ERP experience, and fluency in English (French desirable).

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field is required.
• A CPA/CA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is desirable.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, and budget management is required.
• Experience with IPSAS and UN Financial Regulations and Rules is required.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms is required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, is required.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief of Finance and Budget Section in implementing budgetary functions for effective resources management.
• Develop and monitor forecasting, expenditure projections, and cash planning.
• Monitor grant agreements and revenue recognition; review related accounts receivable.
• Reconcile accounts, support management accounts, and ensure internal controls.
• Prepare financial reports for donors and participate in monthly/year-end closes.

Skills

IPSAS

Budget management

MS Excel

ERP systems (Oracle/SAP)

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in finance/accounting/public administration

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

UNITAR Division for Prosperity in Geneva is seeking a finance/budget professional to lead budget formulation, monitoring, and reporting across IPSAS-compliant standards. The role supports grants management, ERP-driven accounting, and cost control to ensure proper fund utilization.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in finance and budgeting, strong Excel and ERP experience, and fluency in English (French desirable).