Senior Accounting Assistant

Org. Setting and ReportingThe United Nations Secretary-General is responsible for the investment of the assets of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). The Secretary-General has delegated this responsibility to the Representative of the Secretary-General for the investment of the assets of the UNJSPF (RSG). The RSG is, in turn, assisted in this function by the Office of Investment Management (OIM). OIM manages a $100+ billion multi-asset class, global investment portfolio, about 85% of which is actively managed in-house. Asset classes under management comprise of global equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, timber and commodities. OIM’s staff are all based in New York and come from over 40 countries. For more information, please visit OIM's website at https://oim.unjspf.org/. This position is located in the Office of Investment Management (OIM) of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund. The incumbent will report to the Accountant – Middle Office Operations Section. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Senior Accounting Assistant (Investment Operations – Middle Office) will be responsible for the following duties: • Analyses complex and/or unusual investment accounting transactions and difficult post trade pre-settlement issues. Makes recommendations on appropriate follow-up procedures, investigates root-cause to ensure time processing of investment transactions • Reviews and reconciles end-of-day trades, ensure accurate financial details using central trade matching system for confirmation/affirmation of investment transactions with counterparties. Investigates erroneous/invalid charges, fees and or discrepancies and takes appropriate corrective investment accounting action. • Audits and monitors changes to various static data set-up related to investment transactions including but not limited to, changes in market fees, financial taxes and settlements to ensure correctness of computations and adherence to relevant financial regulations, market standards or practices. • Reviews completeness of trade confirmation, trade summary reports and consolidates the accounts to prepare key performance indicator on a monthly and or periodic basis. • Prepares worksheets and analyze corporate action events related to internal accounts. Provide summary of events to investment teams. • Provides guidance and training (including the preparation of training materials) to general service staff and colleagues as required. • Drafts/prepares memoranda and responds to queries by counterparties, global custodian, and OIM investment teams. • Assists with the collection and analysis of data information related to corporate action events, support investment teams by responding to queries and provide report summary to assist in decision making. • Supervises other general service staff when required. • Performs other duties as may be required. Competencies• Professionalism: Knowledge of investment operations, corporate actions processing, cash management, position reconciliation, trade settlement, project management, procedures, and standards. Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in performing complex operational functionalities of trade settlement activities. Ability to extract, interpret, and analyse a wide variety of data and to resolve data discrepancies and other problems. 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. Able 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 & 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. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of ten years of experience in accounting, finance or related area is required. Experience in post trade investment operations functions using trade order management system is desirable. Experience using post trade matching platforms is desirable. Experience using a global custodian is desirable. Experience in corporate action processing is desirable. One year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. LanguagesEnglish 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).