Associate Finance Officer

Extended deadline for applications: 09 August 2026

Vacancy announcement: Associate Finance Officer, P-2 Administration and Operations Division – Administration and Operations 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.)

Publication date: 16 January 2026, Post number:
Expected date for entry on duty: 9 August :59 hrs CET
Duration of appointment: Two years with possibility of extension
Duty Station: Bonn, Germany

Overview

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. 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 will process and monitor the entire range of accounting transactions and provide financial analysis and reporting on the organization’s IPSAS compliant accounts. The incumbent will also support the maintenance of UNFCCC’s financial management, assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements and contribute to related audit queries.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review and analyse relevant accounting data for accounts receivable, accounts payable, clearing accounts, bank reconciliations and cost recovery.
• Prepare, review and/or approve accounting records and financial data for accuracy and compliance under the guidance of the Chief Accountant and Head of FRMU.
• Assist in ensuring that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
• Train and support client programmes on procedures to be followed for IPSAS compliant financial information.
• Process and approve journal vouchers, accounts payable and accounts receivable documents in the existing ERP system.
• Review open items and suspense account balances during the year and prepare adjusting entries as required before the preparation of financial statements.
• Participate in the year‑end financial statement process, including the preparation of year‑end journals and financial statement tables as assigned.
• Prepare and submit financial statement statistics to the Chief Executive Board for Coordination (CEB) secretariat by the established deadline.
• Support secretariat meetings, including payment to DSA participants, reconciling and processing DSA payments in Umoja, and resolving DSA related queries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and other errors, and initiate their correction and avoidance of such errors in the future.
• Participate in and support the annual account closures including pre‑close and mid‑year review activities in all accounting areas, providing input and feedback to all stakeholders involved.
• Collect data required for the preparation of financial statements using existing reporting tools and introduce new methods and tools to improve efficiency and reliability of financial reporting.
• Support the Chief Accountant in all audit‑related matters.
• Act as an approving officer for payment requests.
• Support the development of new or update existing accounting policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties in the area of competence as required for the proper functioning of the office.

Skills

Applying Professional Expertise: Demonstrates expertise of subject matter and transferable skills required for the function; showcases 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, and 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 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 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 changing circumstances; perseveres to deliver projects and pursues results despite obstacles and setbacks; manages competing demands and focuses on priorities to deliver results.

Qualifications

Educational background required: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) 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.

Languages

Required: Working knowledge of English. Knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.

Experience

• At least two (2) years of relevant professional working experience in accounting in an international environment with IPSAS/IFRS is required. Experience should include hands‑on experience in reviewing and approving different accounting areas, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed and intangible assets, and 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.

EEO Statement

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.

Application and Compensation

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 conditions of employment. The online application system is available at the UNFCCC secretariat recruitment page. Service is limited to the UNFCCC secretariat. Only candidates under serious consideration and contacted for an interview will receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process.