Overview
Extended Deadline for Applications until 09 August 2026
Associate Finance Officer, P-2
Administration and Operations Division
Administrative Services Subdivision
(This vacancy announcement has been reopened to expand the pool of candidates. Applicants who have previously submitted an application
for VA 26/003/A&O will continue to be considered and do not need to reapply.)
Deadline Announcement Expected date Duration of Duty
for application number for entry on duty appointment Station
9 August 2026 VA 26/003/A&O As soon as possible Two years with Bonn, Germany
23:59 hrs CET possibility of
extension
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the
political process to address Climate Change. The UNFCCC secretariat supports the Convention, its
Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and
organizational support to meetings of the Parties and the implementation of commitments. It is a
dynamic organization working in a politically challenging environment to help resolve one of the defining
environmental issues of our time.
Where will you be working
The position is located in the Finance team, which is accountable for managing the financial accounts
of the organization and related financial reporting including the preparation of the financial statements
as per International Public Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Reporting to the Chief Accountant (P4), the incumbent is responsible for processing and monitoring the
entire range of accounting transactions including providing financial analysis and reporting on the
organization’s IPSAS compliant accounts. The incumbent will also support the maintenance of
UNFCCC’s financial management as a whole as well as related policies and procedures. In addition,
the incumbent will assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements and contribute to related
audit queries.
Responsibilities
More specifically, the Associate Finance Officer’s responsibilities include:
• Collects, reviews and analyses relevant accounting data for the main accounting areas
(accounts receivable, accounts payable, clearing accounts, bank reconciliations, cost
recovery);
• Prepares, reviews and/or approves accounting records and financial data for accuracy and
compliance under the guidance of the Chief Accountant and Head of FRMU;
• Assists in ensuring that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control
systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained;
• Trains and supports client programmes on procedures to be followed for IPSAS compliant
financial information;
• Processes and approves journal vouchers, accounts payable and accounts receivable
documents in the existing ERP system;
• Reviews open items and suspense accounts balances during the year and prepares adjusting
entries as required before preparation of financial statements;
• Involved in the year-end financial statement process including the preparation of year end
journals, and financial statement tables as assigned.
• Prepares and submits financial statement statistics to the Chief Executive Board for
Coordination (CEB) secretariat by established deadline.
• Support secretariat meetings including payment to DSA participants, reconciling and
processing DSA payments in Umoja, resolving DSA related queries.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and
other errors and initiates their correction and avoidance of such errors in the future;
• Participates in and supports the annual account closures including pre-close and mid-year
review activities in all accounting areas providing input and feedback to all stakeholders
involved;
• Collects data required for the preparation of financial statements by using existing reporting
tools as well as introducing new methods and tools to improve efficiency and reliability of
financial reporting;
• Supports the Chief Accountant in all audit-related matters;
• Acts as an approving officer for payment requests;
• Supports the development of new or update of existing accounting policies and procedures;
• Performs any other duties in the area of competence as required for the proper functioning of
the office.
Competencies
Applying Professional Expertise: Demonstrates expertise of subject matter and the transferable skills
required for the function; Shows the capacity to apply knowledge to deliver results based on acquired
background and experience; Seeks opportunities to apply own technical skills across related
disciplines, Keeps abreast of new developments and technologies in the field of expertise, Actively
seeks to expand the existing level of job knowledge and expertise.
Being Accountable: Uses UN funds, assets and resources responsibly, effectively and efficiently;
takes ownership of own work plan, honors commitments and acknowledges responsibility for any failure
in planning or delivering work; respects and operates in compliance with the UN regulations and rules;
ensures that own work and contributions to the team are complete, accurate and of the highest quality;
takes corrective action to address issues that compromise compliance or delivery.
Working with Teams: Builds relationships of trust and exchange with colleagues; Works collaboratively
with colleagues to achieve results and respects the needs of the team; Recognizes opportunities to
enhance team effectiveness and results by tapping into diverse backgrounds, skills and experience;
Supports and acts in accordance with team decisions, even when such decisions differ from own
position; Encourages the participation of all members of the team regardless of their cultural
background, nationality, gender or sexual orientation; Shares credit for team accomplishments and
accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Delivering results: Conducts a critical analysis of situations to develop sound goals and work plans;
Consults with others to develop integrated, consistent and harmonized plans; Allocates and uses time
efficiently, and monitors own performance against timelines and milestones; Foresees risks, plans for
contingencies, and adapts to take account of changing circumstances; Perseveres to deliver projects
and pursues results despite obstacles and setbacks; Manages competing demands and focuses on
priorities to deliver results.
Education
Required: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) degree in accounting. A first-
level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be
accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is an
asset.
Experience
Required:
• At least two (2) years of relevant professional working experience in accounting in an
international environment with IPSAS/IFRS is required. Experience shall include hand on
experience in reviewing and approving different accounting areas, accounts payable, accounts
received, fixed and intangible assets, general ledger accounting.
• Prior experience working with an ERP system and in data analytics skills for information
management, data analysis and visualization, dashboard creation and report development is
desirable.
• Prior experience in audit and in internal control systems review is a distinctive advantage.
Languages
Required: Working knowledge of English is required.
Knowledge of other UN official language is an asset.
Selection process
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a
competency-based interview. The above listed set of competencies will be applied for this particular
post.
How to apply
Candidates, whose qualifications and experience match what we are looking for, should use the online
application system available at http://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment.
Please note
1. Service is limited to the UNFCCC secretariat.
2. We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates under serious consideration
and contacted for an interview will receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process.
Indicative net annual salary and allowances:
US$ 56,046
(plus variable post adjustment, currently 35.4% of net salary),
plus other UN benefits as indicated in the link below:
https://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/conditions-of-employment.html
UNFCCC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages candidates,
irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities
to apply.