Finance Officer

Deadline for ApplicationsMarch 4, 2026

Hardship LevelA (least hardship)

Family TypeFamily

Family TypeFamily

Residential location (if applicable)

GradeNOC

Staff Member / Affiliate TypeNational Professional Officer

ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment

Target Start Date2026-04-01

Standard Job Description

Finance Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

In the Regional Bureaux, the incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Regional Controller or Senior Finance Officer and in functional coordination with Division of Resource Management's (DRM) Admin, Finance and Treasury Service (AFTS). In the Country or Multi-Country Offices, the incumbent may be supervised by a Senior Finance Officer, Assistant Representative - Administration, Head of Sub-Office, or other senior positions as delegated by the Representative.

The incumbent is responsible for co-ordinating, guiding, monitoring, advising on, and supporting the financial operations in the area of responsibility (AoR). With the objective to safeguard and optimize the utilization of UNHCR's monetary and physical resources, the incumbent contributes to the establishment of efficient and reliable mechanisms and processes to ensure compliance with UN financial regulations and UNHCR's rules, policies and procedures including, and not limited to, accounts payable and treasury processes, accounting, and implementation of internal control mechanisms, including support to oversight and audit functions.

The incumbent also identifies and manages risks under their responsibility in close coordination with the Risk Management and Compliance Advisor. In the Regional Bureaux, the incumbent supports the work of the Regional Controller with authority to discuss problems and seek common ground on which to recommend solutions based on predetermined guidelines provided by higher authority.

The incumbent may directly supervise professional and general service 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 UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

- Oversee and guide integrated financial management and reporting for the area of responsibility (AoR).

- Assess, review, and ensure application of finance-related policies, instructions, procedures, etc.

- Provide advice to management regarding the application of financial policies and procedures and, when necessary, coordinate with the Regional Controller or Office of the Controller, as applicable, regarding the interpretation of such policies and procedures.

- Ensure accounting records are correct and reliable, including' and not limited to timely bank reconciliations, maintenance of open items, timely processing of travel financial transactions, clearance of residual requisitions and purchase order balance.

- In close coordination with the Admin, Finance and Treasury Service, support the preparation and review of donor financial reports, and endorse such reports before submission to donors.

- Ensure monthly and yearly closing as well as any other periodic accounting-related processes are executed in a timely and accurate manner.

- Ensure the maintenance and on-going validity of the Delegation of Authority Plan (DOAP).

- Ensure that payments made are timely and accurately, and all month-end and year-end cut-off processes are implemented in line with relevant guidance.

- Supervise the preparation of financial reports, monitoring and supervising expenditures with respect to approved budgets and work plans.

- Ensure that local bank account administration and associated cash management functions are performed in adherence to financial guidelines.

- Perform financial management and control related to Cash-Based Interventions in adherence to financial guidelines.

- Review and certify vouchers, including ABOD and project disbursements.

- Perform project control functions for both directly and indirectly implemented activities, in the absence of a dedicated project control position.

- Coordinate, review and endorse responses to audit queries from internal and external audits and ensure the implementation of accounting audit recommendations.

- 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 relevant duties as required.

Regional financial services applicable to positions in the Regional Bureau only

- In coordination with relevant services in HQ, and to improve cost-effectiveness and process efficiency for operations, implement and manage regional finance-related services such as: vendor and other related master data management and maintenance, invoice posting, travel claim processing, payments, bank reconciliations, accounting housekeeping and period cut-off activities, donor financial reporting, etc.

- Make proposals for the continuous improvement of financial monitoring and control mechanisms, including the streamlining of financial systems and procedures.

- In coordination with DRM's Change Management and Field Support Section, identify and provide training on accounting matters, and recommend or develop training modules as necessary, aiming at the development of financial management skills.

- In close liaison with DRM's System Administration Section and other divisions as necessary, provide and plan activities for rollout of new processes or systems; assist the Regional Controller in monitoring the implementing internal control mechanisms and compliance with UNHCR's financial policies and procedures in the region.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For P3/NOC - 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education

Accounting; Finance; Public or Business Administration;

Economics; or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses

Professional accounting, auditing or financial management designation (CPA/ACCA/CIA/CMA or equivalent)

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Work experience in the field of accounting/finance, project management, business analysis, quality assurance and/or risk management. Excellent knowledge of, and experience in working with, international accounting and auditing standards, with a minimum of two years of practical experience in the audit process and/or in financial statements preparation. Working experience with accrual accounting (such as IPSAS or IFRS). Excellent understanding and/or experience of financial modules a major Enterprise Resource Planning system (such as PeopleSoft, SAP or Oracle). Good understanding of project and resource management. Excellent computer skills, in particular in MS Office applications, especially MS-excel. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Experience of managing people in multinational/multicultural environments.

Desirable

Good knowledge of UNHCR systems (such as COMPASS, Cloud ERP, Power BI - Results Data Portal). Excellent knowledge of United Nations financial rules and procedures.

Functional Skills

FI-General Financial Management

FI-Financial auditing

FI-International Auditing Standards

FI-Financial Accrual Accounting under internationally accepted standards (IFRS,IPSAS,etc)

FI-Financial Accounting - Modified cash-based accounting as per international standards

(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 finance officer should have:

• Experience in providing financial management support to staff members on Cloud ERP, COMPASS and interpretation of financial rules and guidelines are needed.

• Supervise and team building of the finance/Admin staff and providing on job training will be also needed.

• Assist to review/analysis of ABOD and incorporating/suggested changes.

• Assist in managing periodic changes in DOAP.

• Must have finance background with deep knowledge of IPSAS, treasury management and financial reporting.

• Conversant with procurement rules and regulations and would participate in Local Contracts Committee.

• skills in Finance and Administration-related issues to be able to undertake the functions effectively, while working in a very challenging and difficult operational environment.

• the capacity to understand the context of the operation and facilitate work within established guidelines in coordination with all relevant units and stakeholders. This requires working as a team and having good interpersonal skills, soft skills and managerial capacities. The incumbent should have working experience in an emergency operation and able to provide administrative support including fleet management when deemed appropriate.

Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to successful reference checks, and integrity clearances.

PLEASE DO NOT USE TURKISH CHARACTERS IN YOUR NAME & SURNAME INFORMATION.

Staff members should serve for a minimum of one year following assignment before being considered eligible to apply for another position within the same category. This requirement is waived in respect of staff members whose position is being changed or whose assignment/appointment through the joint staff/management review body is in a replacement capacity.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The recruitment process might include written test and/or oral interview for this job opening. No late applications will be accepted.

The primary nationality of the candidate should be Turkish. The minimum educational requirement for this position is a completed university degree.

For further information on how to apply, please visit the ‘UNHCR - Application and Selection’ page, at

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

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Nature of Position:

The Admin/Finance Unit in the Country Office Türkiye is led by Finance Officer at NOC level. The unit mainly processes and is responsible for Admin and Finance tasks at Country office and Field Offices/Units (including coordination, oversight and field responses). The Head of Unit should provide guidelines, internal controls and auditor recommendations for transparency and deriving the best value for money. In this context, accurate and prompt advice and decisions are expected to enable effective and timely support. Interact with the Supply Unit and Program Unit for timely initiation of supplier payments, facilitating them as and when required for the completion of procurement activities. The position reports to the Country Representative and involves the supervision of a large team.

Living and Working Conditions:

Ankara is the capital city of Türkiye and has a modern developed infrastructure with sufficient availability of education, health, transportation and other public services. Various types of accommodation are on offer in the housing market. It has a continental climate with cold, snowy winters due to its elevation and inland location, and hot, dry summers. Rainfall occurs mostly during the spring and fall. The general security situation in Ankara remains calm and stable. There have been no serious security incidents recorded in Ankara since 2016. UNHCR security management is guided by the UN Common Security Management System and security advisories are shared with staff as and when required.

Additional Qualifications

SkillsFI-Financial Accounting - Modified cash-based accounting as per international standards, FI-Financial Accrual Accounting under internationally accepted standards (IFRS,IPSAS,etc), FI-Financial auditing, FI-General Financial Management, FI-International Auditing Standards

EducationBachelor of Arts: Accounting, Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts: Economics, Bachelor of Arts: Finance, Bachelor of Arts: Public Administration

CertificationsAccounting - Other, Auditing - Other, Financial Management - Other

Work Experience

CompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Managing performance, Managing resource, Negotiation & conflict resolution, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Teamwork & collaboration

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Functional clearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance

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