Finance And Budget Assistant (Multiple) At United Nations Office At Nairobi (Unon)

GENERAL:
Prepare and analyse 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;
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;
Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Education
Completion of high school diploma or secondary school is required.
Supplemental courses/ training in finance, administration, project management or related field is required.

Job - Specific Qualification
A recognized accountancy qualification (e.g. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA) is desirable.

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 International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is desirable.
Knowledge and experience with processes of Financial Management is desirable.
Experience with integrated business processes, analytics and reporting is desirable.

Deadline: Aug 30, 2024