Senior Finance Associate
Senior Finance Associate
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Job Description
Hardship Level
Family Type
Family Type
Residential location (if applicable)
Grade
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
Reason
Regular > Regular AssignmentTarget Start Date
Deadline for Applications
Standard Job Description
Senior Finance Associate
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Senior Finance Associate is normally supervised by the (Senior) Finance Officer who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The incumbent also refers to UNHCR Manuals and relevant policy papers on financial issues. The incumbent works quite independently on regular assignments with an oversight from the supervisor.
The incumbent assists with the processing of financial transactions. S/he keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels in the office and with bank officials to exchange information. The incumbent normally supervises some support staff.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter UN Staff Regulations and Rules UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core functional cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCRs core values of professionalism integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
- Oversees the processing of financial transactions and reconciliations in line with relevant policies and procedures.
- Provide financial reports as per financial guidelines and when required.
- Maintain ledgers and accounting records for classification and recording of financial transactions and for the reconciliation of accounts and preparation of recurring or special reports.
- Ensure timely and accurate calculation and payment of salaries allowances travel claims and other payments to staff members experts and consultants vendors and other claimants.
- Contribute to the preparation and processing of monthly accounts.
- Prepare financial data for budget estimates and financial planning.
- Ensure reconciliation of cash books with bank statements.
- Maintain liaison with officials of local banks and financial institutions to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates changes in procedures and regulations and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts.
- Assist colleagues in all aspects of accounts maintenance and budget control by providing reports on financial status procedures exchange rates costs and expenditures and potential funding problems.
- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G7 - 4 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Finance; Business Administration; Accounting;
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specifed.
Desirable
Knowledge and work experience of MSRP Finance applications. Good knowledge of UN/UNHCR Financial rules and procedures. Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to the functions of the position.
Functional Skills
*IT-Computer Literacy
*IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse harassment including sexual harassment sexism gender inequality discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate Profile
The war in Ukraine has been the fastest growing and largest displacement crisis in Europe since World War II and has precipitated a regional refugee response of commensurate scale. Following the Russian Federations large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 the flow of refugees into neighbouring countries and beyond has been met by a remarkable mobilization of assistance by national and municipal authorities civil society actors local volunteers and refugees themselves all contributing to ensure protection and meet the essential needs of those fleeing violence. The refugee response continues to address significant needs in host countries such as in Romania. Notably the 2025-26 Refugee Response Plan (RRP) reflects the increased national and local ownership of the response and greater investment by host governments and national civil society in the socio-economic inclusion of refugees.
As of 01 June 2025 more than 6.3 M refugees were recorded in Europe. As of 30 April 2025 more than 184.4 K individuals were issued Temporary Protection in Romania under the EU / national Directive with a gender breakdown of 51% female and 49% men of which 64% are adult 27% children and 9% elderly. Most of the Ukrainian refugees live in urban settings mainly in Bucharest and Constanta as well as in Brasov Cluj and Suceava among other Counties in the country. The Government of Romania and UNHCR have been actively responding since the onset of the emergency back in 2022 both at the borders and in the areas where refugees are settling. Close collaboration and policy coordination with the government are maintained at national and local levels. Through the Inter-Agency Refugee Coordination Model and the RRP UNHCR in partnership with UN agencies NGOs and all stakeholders involved supports the governments refugee response ensuring full harmonization and complementarity both at central and local level. UNHCR Romania has its Country Office in Bucharest and a Field Office in Timisoara where the Emergency Transit Center was established in 2008 while its Field Offices in Suceava and Constanta will be closing due to the current funding situation . UNHCR Country Office together with its partners will continue covering the response at national level.
In this context the G7 Senior Finance Associate position will be under the direct supervision of the Associate Administrative Officer Head of the Administration Unit and embedded in a team composed of one Administrative Associate one Senior IT Associate and two drivers while the position will supervise one Finance Associate currently under recruitment. The team which is part of the wider Operations team is focusing on the overall operational preparedness and delivery and the Offices Administration Finance and IT management. The Unit also provides support to the Office in Timisoara and to all staff in the operation and actively participates in the UN Operations Management Team (OMT) with other UN agencies present in Romania.
Senior Finance Associate role:
Resource Provision: Ensure the availability of resources through timely financial transactions to support day-to-day office activities including operational advances and consistent cash flows.
Policy and Procedure Guidance: Provide advice on financial policies and procedures and the use of systems in place as a result of the organizations business transformation process (BTP).
Financial Compliance: Control admin-finance arrangements and recommend compliance measures with UNHCR requirements.
Resource Management: Advice on resource requirements for proper operational functioning through timely implementation of ABOD OPS and Staffing budgets (payments to suppliers salary payments etc.)
Internal Controls: Assist in implementing processes and procedures to improve and strengthen internal controls in line with UNHCR rules and regulations.
Financial Report Review: Participate in reviewing the Country Financial Report and provide spending clarifications.
Quality and Timeliness Monitoring: Monitor the quality and timeliness of goods and services delivered to the office.
Payment Approval: Review and approve payments within assigned authority limits.
System Support: Implement and support systems policies processes and procedures to improve and strengthen internal controls.
Training Coordination: Coordinate training and capacity-building activities for staff in administrative areas.
Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as required.
Desired Candidate Profile
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team and proactively collaborate with colleagues. The candidate must have strong communication skills both oral and written and solid analytical skills are required including from the risk management approach. Sound experience in capacity building activities and training facilitation skills are essential.
Fluency in English and Romanian are essential. The position is based in the Bucharest Country Office. The position requires demonstrated knowledge and experience in the finance procedures.
Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member is subject to successful reference checks and integrity clearances.
Non-EU citizens are invited to upload any residence permits or relevant documents under the Certifications section by selecting the type Personnel Administration Other. Applications by Non-EU citizens will be considered if they are legally in the country.
For further information on how to apply please visit the UNHCR - Application and Selection page at
The recruitment process might include a written test and/or oral interview for this job opening. No late applications will be accepted.
UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability gender identity marital or civil partnership status race colour or ethnic and national origins religion or belief or sexual orientation. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application interview meeting processing training or any other fees).
NOTE: An individual whose mother father son daughter brother or sister is a staff member of UNHCR including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of Affiliate Workforce is not eligible to apply.
Remuneration:
In case of appointment a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
G7 - Salary range: NET 10571.71 RON - NET 13396.50 RON.
Benefits:
Annual leave: UNHCR staff members holding a fixed-term appointment will accrue annual leave at the rate of 2.5 working days for each full calendar months of service (i.e. 30 working days per year).
Pension system: Staff members holding a fixed-term appointment will become participants in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF).
Health insurance plan: locally recruited staff members will be enrolled in the Medical Insurance Plan (MIP). The coverage is optionally available for eligible family members.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
Desired languages
Operational context
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
Nature of Position:
Living and Working Conditions:
Additional Qualifications
Skills
IT-Computer Literacy IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Education
Certifications
Accounting - Other Business Administration - Other Finance - OtherWork Experience
Competencies
Accountability Analytical thinking Client & results orientation Commitment to continuous learning Communication Managing performance Managing resource Organizational awareness Planning & organizing Teamwork & collaboration Technological awarenessUNHCR Salary Calculator
Additional Information Functional clearance
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
