Job Opportunity for Finance Analyst at UN Women in New Delhi, India

**Job Title:** Finance Analyst (NOA)

**Job Location:** New Delhi, India

**About UN Women:**

UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men.  The UN Women India Country Office, based in New Delhi, strengthens strategic partnerships, provides technical and policy advisory services, and advocates with governmental, inter-governmental, and civil society partners to accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment.  It also leads and coordinates the UN system’s work on gender equality, ensuring accountability for results.  UN Women’s work is integral to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.  Currently, UN Women India is implementing a project focused on strengthening women’s leadership in economic, social, and political spheres across several Indian states.

**Job Description:**

The Finance Analyst will report to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for the operational and financial aspects of a donor-funded project.  This role requires close collaboration with finance, programme, and operations colleagues, as well as government officials and other stakeholders.  Key responsibilities include:

* Coordinating financial planning, analysis, and service provision in accordance with UN Women’s framework, rules, and regulations.

* Supporting cost-saving strategies and verifying financial transactions.

* Utilizing the QUANTUM system for accurate financial reporting.

* Analyzing financial resources and advising India CO management on financial matters.

* Monitoring cash management processes and conducting financial risk assessments.

* Monitoring financial systems for anomalies and ensuring compliance with UN Women policies and IPSAS accounting standards.

* Reviewing implementing partner procedures and contractual arrangements with suppliers.

* Drafting financial reports and supporting the audit process.

* Supporting programme/project budgets, processing payments, and providing financial administrative support.

* Contributing to financial training and communication within the India CO.

* Participating in knowledge management and capacity building.

* Supervising one Finance Assistant.

**Experience Required:**

* Minimum 1 year of experience in an accounting-specific role within a large international organization, preferably the UN system.

* Demonstrated financial experience using an ERP financial system.

* Demonstrated experience in providing financial and budget support to programmes/projects.

* Demonstrated knowledge of IPSAS/IFRS.

* Experience using office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

* Experience working on development projects is desirable.

* Experience supporting multiple offices simultaneously is desirable.

* Experience working in a regional or multi-country context is desirable.

* Experience using a modern web-based management system is desirable.

**Education:**

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance/Accounting or a professional accounting qualification from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy (e.g., Chartered Accountant or certified Public Accountant).

**Language Requirements:**

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Hindi is desirable.  Knowledge of French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish is also desirable.

**Contract Duration:** One year (renewable based on funding availability)