Finance Associate

Ensure efficient and compliant financial operations by providing accounting, budget administration, and financial reporting support, adhering to UNOPS financial rules and regulations.

The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNOPS operations across 17 countries, ensuring high performance, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals. Operations currently span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. Across these countries, we work closely with key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and maximize impact through five main operating units: Afghanistan (AFCO), Myanmar (MMCO), South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), and the Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC). Through these entities, we provide agile, client-focused service delivery across diverse sectors - including infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management - supporting the implementation of sustainable development solutions across the region.

UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as the fund manager for some of the largest development programmes in the country. In addition, UNOPS is the Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative towards the elimination of Malaria, which works to accelerate progress toward malaria elimination in the Greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure, and project management services to a wide range of organizations in the country, including international development partners, other UN agencies and INGOs. UNOPS plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

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The Finance Associate functions as an integral member of the Budget and reporting unit, carrying out his/her responsibilities under the direct guidance and supervision of the Finance Senior Officer.
This position is specific for managing assistance in accounts maintenance, preparing financial reports, and the oversight of budget and recovery control.
By following UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations, the Finance Associate ensures the delivery of appropriate client-focused services.
In this role, the Finance Associate facilitates the exchange of information and addresses financial concerns through active collaboration with UNOPS project and operations personnel, Headquarters and Regional Offices.

The Finance Associate provides accounting, budget administration and financial reporting support to ensure efficient and compliant financial operations with a high ...