TREASURY ASSISTANT, G6

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) was established in 1949 by the United Nations General Assembly to provide retirement, death, disability, and related benefits for staff of the United Nations and other member organizations of the Fund. UNJSPF administers benefits of more than 90,000 beneficiaries residing in more than 190 countries, paid in 18 currencies, and services more than 130,000 participants who work in the 25 member organizations of UNJSPF. The Fund has offices in New York (United States) and Geneva (Switzerland) and two liaison offices in Nairobi (Kenya) and Bangkok (Thailand), respectively. The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund-Pension Administration (UNJSPF-PA) comprises about 278 staff from diverse countries and cultures, based across four prominent duty stations (New York, Geneva, Bangkok, and Nairobi). We are a career employer offering unique opportunities for growth within the United Nations system. Our New York office is located in the heart of Manhattan, within walking distance from the Grand Central Station hub, in a state-of-the-art facility (the One Dag Hammarskjold building). Visit www.unjspf.org for more details. This position is based in New York and is located in the Cashier's Unit, Financial Services Section of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund. The General Assembly approved the creation of a new Treasury Assistant position at the G-6 level to assist the Treasurer to ensure the smooth functioning of the alternative payment channels for timely remittances to beneficiaries and to support the Cashier and Deputy Cashier in monitoring cash receipts and contributions from member organizations. The incumbent will report to the Treasurer, P-4. The Cashier's Unit is responsible for directing and controlling the treasury activities of the Fund as well as managing the cash flow operations of the Secretariat, including the purchase and sale of currencies and the funding of bank accounts prior to payment schedules. The Unit also recommends and coordinates the implementation of periodic and non-recurrent payment systems for worldwide application, including the selection of banks, value dates, manual and electronic payment system. In addition, the Unit is responsible for establishing methods to interface the electronic payment systems into the existing infrastructure of the Pension Fund.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Treasury Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: • Support the Cashier and the Deputy Cashier in monitoring cash receipts and contributions from member organizations; • Prepare monthly and weekly cash forecasts; • Prepare various periodic reports pertaining to contributions, disbursements, funds transfer and cashflow; • Perform monthly bank charges analysis for all operational bank accounts; • Address inquiries from the banks with respect to recall of funds, unapplied payments, provisional credits, compliance matters and notification of changes in payment routing; • Follow up with banks for resolution of the cases; • Investigate beneficiaries’ claims of non-receipt of payments, delays in payments and bank charges; • Prepare stop payment requests for cheque and wire payments for the approval of the Cashier; • Void payments and record cancellations in the operating system of the Fund; • Assist Pension and Entitlement Section in payment instructions formatting with regard to banking details; • Draft or prepare correspondence to respond to enquiries with respect to relevant financial matters; • Download daily balance and transaction information for all operational bank accounts and prepare summary cash position; • Provide guidance to and supervision of G-4 and G-5 staff; • Assist with the processing and mailing of monthly payroll cheques to various pouch destinations; • Advise concerned units when bank correspondent relationships are modified due to bank mergers, acquisitions, or any other reason; • Assist the Cashier in the daily operation of the Cashier’s Section responsible for the transmittal of payments worldwide; • Assist with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making; • Assist with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures; • Perform other duties as may be required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge and application of relevant financial rules and regulations and procedures. Ability to manage processes, maintain accurate records, interpret/analyze a wide variety of data, and identify/resolve data discrepancies and activity problems. Knowledge of the organizational unit's operations and objectives. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision- making. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve Organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or a related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Full proficiency in Word, Excel, MS Access, and Integrated Pension Accounting System, especially in the area of payment reference, is required. Proficiency in using bank directory data to formulate payment routines, such as TGBR, is required. Experience in reading and creating SWIFT messages and understanding banking terminology is required. Knowledge of SCB Straight2Bank, JPM Chase Access payment systems, JPM Chase e_Serve services and Integrated Pension Accounting System especially in the area of payments is desirable. A minimum of one year of experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

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