Responsibilities
BUDGETING: Assist in the collection of data and preparation of cost
estimates and budget proposals in terms of staff and non-staff requirements for
regular budget and extra-budgetary resources under UNON Administration.Support
the monitoring of budget implementation and performance and recommendations for
reallocation of funds as necessary. Ensure that requisitions for goods and
services are in line with authorized budgets, the priorities of the
organization and the UN financial rules and regulations. Assist in reviewing
requests for creation and extension of positions as well as requests for
recruitment. Assist in the execution of cost recovery in line with established
agreements and policies and support on the collection of associated
receivables. Perform certifying functions of financial transactions as per
delegation.
ACCOUNTING: Process financial documents in line with the financial rules and regulations.Review and analysis of various accounting data and assist in the review and analysis of financial statements. Scrutinize supporting documents for completeness, accuracy and validity of requests in line with applicable policies, procedure, rules and regulations. Verify accuracy of postings and process corrections as appropriate. Analyze open item managed accounts (OIM) in the ERP system (Umoja) and initiate corrective action. Perform approval functions of financial transactions as per delegation.
GENERAL:
Prepare and analyze reports with a view to identify anomalies and unusual
trends and recommend corrective action as appropriate.Perform data extraction
and prepare various reports for management review. Respond to queries and draft
correspondence to clients and other stakeholders in a timely and effective
manner. Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal
control systems are in place and functioning. Ensure that all relevant records
and audit trails are maintained. Act as deputy to team leader and back up for
other team members. Assigning and monitoring iNeed service requests to ensure
compliance with key performance indicators to optimize operational efficiency
of finance related services rendered to UNON clients. Assists with the
collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations
and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge
management, planning and decision making. Assists with visualizations and
updating information material such as web pages or brochures. 10. Perform other
related duties, as assigned.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of travel related processing requirements.
Ability to recognize and act in the face of conflicting priorities. Ability to
perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of
decision-making. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates
professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and
efficient in meeting commitments. Observing deadlines and achieving results. Is
motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when
faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful
situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring
the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of
work.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be
“clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and
maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and
respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions.
Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to
keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or
setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to
client.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments. Delivers
outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and
quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and
rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for
delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own
shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is
required. Supplemental courses/ training in finance, administration,
project management or related field is required.
A recognized accountancy qualification (e.g.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA)
is required.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years (7) of experience in
finance, budget or related area is required.
The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced
to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first level University degree.
Experience with the Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) and finance system such as Oracle or SAP is desirable.
Experience with cost recovery using service delivery
module of an ERP system including consolidating requirements from and
attributing the cost recovered accordingly to multiple service providers is
desirable.
Experience with end-to-end ERP service delivery
module including extracting reports, analyzing and troubleshooting, supporting
master data set up, is desirable.
Experience with processes of Financial Management is
desirable.
One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics
or related area is desirable.
How To Apply