Under the general guidance and supervision of the Chief Banking, supervise the administration of UNICEF banking and cash account arrangements for the headquarters and field locations (over 800 bank and cash accounts) including maintenance of House Banks, Bank and Cash accounts, Bank and Cash Management module (Overture), and preparation of recurring reports.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities: Under the guidance of the Finance Specialist – Banking and Payment Solutions Unit:

A. Supervise maintenance and review of UNICEF Bank and Cash accounts. Bank accounts. 1. Draft recommendation for Treasurer’s approval of new bank accounts. 2. Opening, Maintaining, and closing of bank accounts 3. Create initial signatory panels. Cash on Hand Accounts (COHAs) 4. Draft recommendations for Treasurer’s approval of all COHAs. 5. Opening/renewal/closing of all COHAs 6. Custodian, ceiling maintenance / updates Petty Cash Accounts (PCAs) 7. Opening / Closing 8. Custodian, ceiling maintenance / updates

B. Supervise maintenance of Bank and Cash Management Module in VISION (Overture) 1. Create account records in Overture. 2. Update overture with the new assigned GL code and House Bank 3. Deactivate account records in Overture. 4. Review daily SAP-HR report and update signatory panel as required.

C. Monitor Bank and Cash account Balances as well as Compliance of Country and Regional Offices: 1. Produce timely reports to monitor UNICEF’s Bank and Cash Account balances and ensure compliance by regional and country offices within UNICEF’s Financial and Administrative Policies and Procedures. 2. Upload monthly reports to Bank Optimization SharePoint Site and follow up with Country / Regional Offices regarding irregularities / high bank balances. 3. Maintain COHA Dashboard and analyze COHA activities to identify any irregularities and follow up with field offices when required. 4. Monitor bank charges for all UNICEF house banks.

D. OFAC sanctions monitoring: 1. Submit OFAC Licensing requests via OFAC portal. 2. Perform sanctions check / due diligence for potential financial service providers banking partners.

E. Field Office support: 1. Support with required documentations for FSP onboarding including account openings, AML/KYC, Tax status, etc. 2. Assist GSSC team related to signatory panel updates, system access to BCM and electronic banking access. Documentation requests to house banks related to implementation of MT940 reporting and BCM implementation.

F. Bank Rationalization: 1. Support Bank Rationalization strategy to rationalize and optimize UNICEF global banking infrastructure leading to fewer bank accounts and fewer banks. 2. Identify and recommend country offices to bank with banking partners that provide hostto-host banking solutions and MT940 reporting capabilities in support of electronic payment processing.

G. System Administrator of UNICEF’s e-banking platforms: Fulfills systems administrator function by granting user access rights for UNICEF’s HQ internet banking solutions and to BCM in VISION.

H. Supervises compilation of annual bank balance confirmation for the UN Board of Auditors and follow-up with respective offices as required.

I. Support activities related to pre-paid and credit card solutions including tracking of KYC documentations, shipment of prepaid cards to cardholders

Requirements: 

Minimum requirements:

Education:

? University degree with a combination of courses in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration and computers.

? Professional credentials or continuing professional education for the attainment of such credentials are highly desirable (i.e., CPA, CMA or other national equivalents).

Experience:

? Minimum two years of practical experience in field of finance, accounting or related areas.

? Experience in banking and international environment is an asset.

? Experience working with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, SharePoint and PowerPoint is required.

? Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment.

? Experience of working with ERP systems, in particular SAP, is required.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English (verbal and written) required, knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.