DEADLINE FOR THIS VACANCY IS EXTENDED TO 31 August 2017 ( 5 pm Beijing time)

Closing Date: 31 August 2017 (5 pm Beijing time)

Duty Station: Beijing, China

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF CHINA.

• Are you experienced in the area of finance?
• Do you want to work for a UN organization that expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives? 

If so, this might be the position for you.

About Us
UNFPA, the United Nations Populations Fund, is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

How You Can Make a Difference
Population dynamics and their complex interactions with socio economic development and the environment have kept population issues at the top of the political agenda in China.

As Finance Associate, you would have the opportunity to aid in the operations of this vital UN organization by providing quality services in the areas of program finance and country office budget management in compliance with the relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. You will take a client-oriented results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines, providing support and guidance to the Country Office (CO). You would assist in the management of the Country Office budget by budget formulation, controlling allotments, monitoring expenditures, and preparing revisions according to the needs of the CO. The Finance Associate also provides financial support to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) CO upon request.

You Have
Your Education
Completion of Secondary School Education with additional training in Finance, Accounting and Administration.  A first level university degree in finance or accounting or business is desirable.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Six years of relevant administrative experience in the public or private sector;
• Knowledge on UN procurement and financial procedures and the ability to interpret rules, regulations and procedures and explain them clearly and concisely;
• Computer literacy – proficiency in Atlas/PeopleSoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and other computerized applications;
• Good writing and communications skills;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate financial systems.

Your Languages
Fluency in English and Chinese is required.