Treasury Accounting Specialist

Job Highlight

The role has an impact on the overall Financial Group efficiency in financial resources management and success in introduction and implementation of operational strategies. Accurate, thoroughly researched and documented financial information, timely and appropriate delivery of services ensure client satisfaction and enhance UNOPS credibility in the use of financial resources.

About the Group

The Finance Group serves as a strategic partner and fiduciary advisor, ensuring transparent, accountable, and effective resource management across UNOPS. The Group defines financial strategy in alignment with organizational goals, establishes finance policies, systems, and processes, and leads corporate budgeting to enable full cost recovery and ensure long-term financial sustainability. Throughout the project lifecycle, the Finance Group provides expert guidance, oversight, and tailored financial solutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering comprehensive financial and corporate performance reporting.
• Strengthening financial capacity across the organization.
• Continuously enhancing resource planning and allocation.
• Preparing and overseeing the implementation of finance-related policies.

Job Specific Context

This is a roster replenishment, i.e. a call for applications for future function-specific opportunities, determined by emerging needs. The process is similar to a regular recruitment, but is not linked to a current vacancy. It can be used to hire into ICA and FT contracts, in Copenhagen or various duty stations.

Role Purpose

The Treasury Accounting Specialist reports to the Chief of Financial Statements and UNBOA Relations who provides broad supervision and guidance. The Treasury Accountant is responsible for accounting and efficient financial reporting of treasury related transactions.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. TREASURY ACCOUNTING

Ensure appropriate accounting of treasury-related transactions involving but not limited to:

• FX-Spot, Forwards, NDF, Options
• Interest Rate Derivatives (OTC and Exchange Traded)
• Inflation Swaps
• Equity and Credit derivatives (CDS & Equity futures)
• Cash, Cash Equivalents, Fixed Income (Sovereign, Supranational, Agency MBS, Corporate Bonds, Money Market Funds)

2. FINANCIAL REPORTING/OVERSIGHT

Oversee and document accounting compliance of treasury-related transactions in ERP to the treasury policies, Investment principles, UNOPS Financial Regulations and Rules and accounting standards (IPSAS).

3. INTERNAL, EXTERNAL AUDIT / LIAISON

Provide support to the head of the unit during internal and external audit processes.

4. CAPACITY BUILDING

Support process documentation and continuous process improvements including development of SoPs and related PQMS.

Skills

• Management
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Corporate Treasury
• Treasury Management

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) preferably in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management or a related field is required with 7 years of relevant experience OR A Master's Degree (or equivalent) in any of the above disciplines with 5 years of relevant experience is required. Fully qualified accounting qualification with a recognised accountancy body is required.

Language Requirements

Language: English, Proficiency Level: Fluent, Requirement: Required