Finance and Budget Officer

About the role

The Finance and Budget Officer works within the Financial Reporting and Analytic Service of the Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget (OPPFB). Reporting to the Section Chief, the officer supports the preparation of IPSAS‑compliant financial statements and ensures accurate translation of legislative mandates into program budgets.

Key responsibilities

• Review, analyse and finalise the programme plan and its revisions based on departmental submissions and intergovernmental decisions.
• Provide substantive support to intergovernmental and expert bodies during programme‑plan and budget reviews, securing General Assembly approval.
• Prepare cost estimates, budget proposals and resource requirements for headquarters, field offices and peacekeeping operations, ensuring compliance with legislative mandates.
• Issue allotments and appropriations, authorise sub‑allotments, and manage fund redeployments as needed.
• Monitor budget implementation, recommend reallocations, and ensure expenditures stay within authorised limits.
• Administer extra‑budgetary resources, review agreements and cost plans, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Authorize payments to governments for certified claims and manage reimbursement processes for troop‑contributing countries.

Required profile

• Experience in public‑sector financial planning, budgeting and IPSAS reporting.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret legislative mandates and intergovernmental decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with intergovernmental bodies and senior officials.

Required skills