Chief of Unit, Finance and Budget

About the role

The Chief of Unit, Finance and Budget is based in Nicosia within the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. The position reports to the Chief of Mission Support (CMS) or his/her designate and is responsible, within delegated authority, for the financial administration of the mission.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure effective financial administration of the mission, applying the UN Financial Regulations and Rules.
• Support the annual budget development programme: coordinate major resourcing priorities, prepare cost estimates and budget proposals, and review and revise budget data and Result-Based Budgeting inputs.
• Plan and oversee budget performance reports, check variances between approved budgets and actual spending, and support legislative reviews with ACABQ and the 5th Committee of the General Assembly.
• Administer mission allotments, including advising on and approving redeployment of funds, and monitor budget utilization.
• Administer extra-budgetary resources, including agreements and cost plans, and prepare financial reports for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate monitoring of organizational performance, engage service providers so that accounts are maintained and annual statements certified, and respond to audit findings and OIOS recommendations.
• Act as Secretary to the mission's resource stewardship executive group and manage the unit's staff.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in business administration, finance or a related field; a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget or business administration.
• Experience applying budgetary policies and financial regulations in an international organization, in a field-mission environment, and preparing financial statements under international accounting standards.
• Experience managing operational resources, planning and supervising a unit and managing personnel.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar recognized professional designation is desirable.

Required skills

• Knowledge of IPSAS and of ERP financial modules, automated budgeting and accounting systems, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Knowledge of Result-Based Budgeting or similar budget performance methodologies.