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Budget and Finance Assistant (Temporary), G6

United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria

The Budget and Finance Assistant (G6) at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) provides critical financial and budgetary support within a temporary 10-month contract. The role involves assisting in the development of resource requirements, preparing budget submissions and performance reports, and analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures. Key responsibilities include coordinating with finance and programme staff, consolidating data for intergovernmental bodies, and verifying the accuracy of financial data. The incumbent supports the Deputy Director by extracting information from SAP/UMoJA systems, generating expenditure reports, and assisting with financial audits and internal controls. The position also entails monitoring trust funds, reviewing requisitions for compliance, and maintaining budget files. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, proficiency in data visualization, and experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP. The role requires high professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Fluency in English is mandatory, with French being a working language of the Secretariat. The position is subject to local recruitment, meaning applicants must be authorized to work in the duty station.