Senior Manager, Finance (Financial Statements)

UNOPS; København; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOPS seeks a Senior Manager in its Finance Group to lead teams delivering IPSAS-compliant financial statements, closures, and robust internal controls. You will advise on financial integrity, drive improvements in reporting and audits, and act as a senior deputy to the Chief to solve complex financial issues.

You should hold a Master's or equivalent plus 7+ years (or a Bachelor's with 9+ years) and a recognized accounting qualification, with strong experience in IPSAS/IFRS and international

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 7+ years or Bachelor's with 9+ years of relevant experience required.
• Fully qualified accountant designation mandatory.
• Experience in financial accounting, reporting and audit in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and technical leadership for General Ledger, Treasury Accounting, Asset & Inventory Management, and Corporate Financial Reporting.
• Oversee monthly/year-end closures and IPSAS compliance, ensuring data integrity.
• Coordinate audits and act as liaison for external audits; drive corrective actions.
• Lead knowledge management and capacity-building for global financial compliance; manage resources.

Skills

Compliance Management

Financial Advisory

Financial Auditing

Financial Statements

Accounting Policy

Finance Accounting

International Accounting Standards

Finance Management

Team Leadership

IPSAS/IFRS Knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Financial Management

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Financial Management

Fully Qualified Accountant (CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, etc.)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Organizational context: The Finance Group at UNOPS acts as a strategic partner for transparent and effective resource management. It defines financial strategy, establishes policies, and leads corporate budgeting to ensure financial sustainability. The group provides expert financial guidance throughout project lifecycles, delivers performance reporting, and enhances resource planning, upholding high standards of financial stewardship and operational excellence.

Job purpose: This role is responsible for core operational leadership and strategic advisory within the Finance Group. The Senior Manager leads teams to ensure timely book closures, accurate accounting, and the preparation of IPSAS-compliant corporate Financial Statements. The incumbent provides expert advice on financial integrity and IPSAS compliance, drives improvements in financial statements and audit processes, and acts as a senior deputy to the Chief, offering strategic solutions to complex financial issues to achieve unit and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities: The Senior Manager provides direct supervision and technical leadership for key financial functions including General Ledger & Accounting, Treasury Accounting, Asset & Inventory Management, and Corporate Financial Reporting. This includes overseeing monthly/year-end closures, ensuring IPSAS compliance, and maintaining the integrity of financial data. The role establishes a robust internal control framework, manages financial policies, and acts as a key liaison for external and internal audits, coordinating audit execution and implementing corrective actions. Additionally, the incumbent leads knowledge management initiatives, capacity-building for global financial compliance, and team leadership, setting priorities, managing resources, and fostering a high-performance culture.

Education: A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Management with 7 years of relevant experience, OR a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 9 years of relevant experience is required. A Fully Qualified Accountant qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, etc.) from a recognized body is also mandatory.

Work experience: Requires progressively responsible experience in financial accounting, reporting, and audit within an international environment, including expert financial advice and team leadership. Demonstrated experience supervising team leaders and a thorough knowledge of IPSAS or IFRS are mandatory. Experience within the UN system or with ERP systems is desirable.

Skills: Compliance Management, Financial Advisory, Financial Auditing, Financial Statements, Accounting Policy, Finance Accounting, International Accounting Standards, Finance Management, Team Leadership, IPSAS/IFRS Knowledge.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian