Senior Finance & Budgeting Specialist

United Nations University; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UNU-WIDER in Helsinki, Finland, seeks a Senior Finance Assistant to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support budgeting processes, and ensure timely financial reporting. The role requires strong English communication, extensive finance experience, and familiarity with ERP systems.

The position is full-time and fixed-term, based in Helsinki, with a starting date as soon as possible and a closing date of 29 March 2017. Local recruitment limits apply, with standard UN entitlements.

Qualifications

• Completion of relevant secondary education.
• At least 7 years of experience in finance, budget, accounting or related area.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of an ERP system (preferably PeopleSoft-Atlas) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of IPSAS or IFRS is an advantage.
• Excellent communications and drafting skills, with fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations: accounts payable/receivable, cash management, billings and reconciliations.
• Contribute to timely month-end closure and preparation of financial reports.
• Support biennium budgeting with narrative and tables for cost estimates and budget proposals.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent drafting

MS Office

Education

Secondary education

Tools

PeopleSoft-Atlas

MS Office

Job description

UNU-WIDER in Helsinki, Finland, seeks a Senior Finance Assistant to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support budgeting processes, and ensure timely financial reporting. The role requires strong English communication, extensive finance experience, and familiarity with ERP systems.

The position is full-time and fixed-term, based in Helsinki, with a starting date as soon as possible and a closing date of 29 March 2017. Local recruitment limits apply, with standard UN entitlements.