Accounting Assistant – Pension Administration

About the role

The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund – Pension Administration is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join its Accounts Section in New York. The role supports the monitoring of pension contributions, over‑payments, and bank reconciliations across multiple currencies, reporting to the Accountant and Deputy Chief of Accounts.

Key responsibilities

• Record and reconcile complex accounting transactions.
• Examine and record bank transactions and reconcile multi‑currency bank accounts.
• Set up receivables for retirees and beneficiaries and assist in recovering pension over‑payments.
• Review and resolve pension contribution discrepancies.
• Update pension participants' records and draft write‑off memoranda.
• Respond to queries from staff and external parties.
• Assist with visual materials, data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports and presentations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required profile

• Knowledge of the organization’s financial rules, regulations, and accounting policies.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and interpret a wide variety of data.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
• Professionalism and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel (or equivalent spreadsheet software).