ICT Associate - Quality Assurance, IPSAS

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.

JOB SUMMARY

RequiredSecondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), preferably in Computer Science or Information Technology, with 2 years of relevant experience is required QA Testing Certification required.DesiredExperience RequirementsRequiredMinimum 6 years of experience in the software industry, working with software and web-based testing, is required, with secondary education OR minimum 2 years of experience in the software industry, working with software and web-based testing, with a Bachelor's/University Degree is required. An understanding of different types of tests and approaches to testing is required. Knowledge of test automation and SQL required Experience in writing high-quality test cases, performing end-user testing, documenting, and communicating test results is required. Experience with, or a strong interest in, using Generative AI (like Claude, Gemini, or Copilot) to assist in test case generation and execution is required.Experience testing financial management or ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, or equivalent) in a Finance, Accounting, or Public Sector context) is required.An understanding of core accounting principles (double-entry bookkeeping, chart of accounts, GL structure, period-end close cycles) is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Software testingLiaise with Product Managers and Solutions Designers to understand business and functional requirements for test case creationWrite and execute test cases for given requirements/user stories on time with high qualityPerform end-user testing based on the provided requirement specifications/user stories;Review and analyse users' stories / use cases/requirements for validity and feasibilityProvide continuous feedback (both written and verbal) to development team members, business analysts, product owners, and end users in a clear and concise mannerIdentify and communicate the test schedule or testing-related risks to the QA Team LeadTest software using appropriate techniques and support data quality verificationAdopt AI-powered solutions to assist in creating test plans, scenarios, and documentationLiaise with development team members to identify and reproduce bugs and errors identified by end usersExecute all levels of software testing (System, Integration, and Regression) for UNOPS IT applicationsWork together with development team members and business analysts to understand the scope of the projects and provide objective feedbackAct as a backup tester for other functional areas than the primary assigned areaValidate financial data accuracy and integrity through end-to-end transaction tracing, ensuring correctness of GL postings, debit/credit balances, and cross-module reconciliation.Test period-end closing processes (month-end, quarter-end, year-end) and validate the accuracy of resulting financial statements and management reports.Verify completeness and integrity of audit trails in financial systems, ensuring compliance with IPSAS requirements and internal financial control standards.Test multi-currency transaction processing, including exchange rate application, rounding rules, and currency conversion across financial modules.Support financial data migration testing, including validation of opening balances, historical transaction data, and cutover accuracy.Test user access controls and segregation of duties (SoD) configurations in financial systems in line with financial governance and audit requirements.Test automation and process improvementSupport the implementation of automated software testing;Propose solutions for increasing testing efficiency and simplifying root cause analysis.Test design and execution tools that adapt to the increasing complexity of UNOPS IT applicationsProactively identify risks and possible improvements for software testing processes and proceduresStay updated with guidelines, policy, and documentation to better understand testing processes and best practicesKnowledge ManagementContribute to knowledge-sharing activities from the QA team, identifying relevant successes and failures through which the team can benefitSupport the continuing effective collaboration between ITG internal teams through proactive communication with all ITG personnelAssist in the development of documented, standard processes for QA

REQUIRED SKILLS

Database query languages (SQL, others), Testing and debugging, Troubleshooting, Quality management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree