Finance Associate [Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants]

UN Atlas; København; Hybrid; DKK 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP in København seeks an experienced Finance Associate to support the People Programme operations within the Strategy, Management, and Operations division. You will ensure robust financial management, donor reporting, and data-driven decision support using Power BI and ERP systems.

Required seven years of progressive finance experience with relevant education; English fluency is essential. The role emphasises internal controls, forecasting, and collaboration across UNDP units to achieve

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressive finance and accounting experience with a high school diploma, or four years with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with computer and office software (MS Word, Excel), advanced spreadsheets, and ERP financial systems.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective financial management of People Programmes with adherence to UNDP policies and internal controls.
• Reconcile donor accounts, prepare forecasts, and investigate financial anomalies.
• Review and approve invoices and purchase orders; manage supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain BI/data analytics tools (Power BI) to improve reporting and decision-making.
• Organise training sessions and share best practices in financial management.

Skills

Achieve Results

Think Innovatively

Learn Continuously

Adapt with Agility

Act with Determination

Engage and Partner

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Secondary Education

Finance/Accounting University Degree (desirable)

FTCP or equivalent Certification (valued)

Tools

Power BI

MS Excel

MS Word

ERP Financial Systems

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global organization dedicated to promoting sustainable development, poverty eradication, and socio-economic advancement. Operating in over 170 countries, UNDP collaborates with partners to build resilient communities and foster sustainable solutions aligned with the SDGs. The Finance Associate role supports the People Programme operations within the Strategy, Management, and Operations division, ensuring efficient financial management and reporting.

Job purpose: The Finance Associate provides essential support to the People Programme operations, ensuring the highest level of efficiency in financial management and reporting. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate donor reporting, managing financial resources effectively, and providing well-researched financial information. The Associate analyzes operational regulations to resolve complex issues and promotes a client-oriented approach in line with UNDP standards. Working collaboratively with various UNDP units, the Finance Associate contributes to the successful execution of financial services, human resources management, and overall operational effectiveness within the team, supporting the achievement of strategic goals through sound financial practices and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities: The Finance Associate is responsible for ensuring the effective financial management of People Programmes, including compliance with UNDP policies, implementation of internal controls, and accurate financial recording and reporting. This involves monitoring financial resources, reconciling donor accounts, preparing forecasts, and investigating financial anomalies. The role includes reviewing and approving invoices and purchase orders, managing supporting documentation, and maintaining expenditure control systems. Additionally, the Associate supports the development and maintenance of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics tools, such as Power BI, to enhance reporting and decision-making. The position also facilitates knowledge building by organising training sessions and synthesising best practices in financial management.

Education: A Secondary Education is required. A University degree in Finance or Accounting is desirable. Professional accounting qualifications from an internationally accredited institute or completion of the UNDP Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP) are highly valued. Candidates without professional qualifications but with relevant degrees must complete the FTCP if recruited. Fluency in English is required.

Work experience: A minimum of seven years of progressive finance and accounting experience with a high school diploma, or four years with a bachelor's degree, is required. Experience with computers, office software (MS Word, Excel), advanced spreadsheets, and ERP financial systems is essential. Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel and data analytics tools like Power BI is also required.

Skills: Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Technical Competencies: Customer Satisfaction/Client Management, Knowledge Facilitation, Working with Evidence and Data, Accounting (General), Budget Management, Audit Risk Management, Banking and Cash Management.

Required languages: English