Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief, the incumbent is expected to perform the following duties:
BUDGETING: 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. M
onitor budget implementation and performance and recommend 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. • Review 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: Responsible for the processing of financial documents in line with the financial rules and regulations.
Take the lead on the preparation of Annual and Interim IPSAS Financial Statements ensuring accuracy and completeness of the accounting records. • Act as a Local Process Expert reviewing Donor Financial Reports before submission for approval.
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.
Assist with visualizations and updating information material such as Standard Operation Procedures, web pages and so on.
Take the lead on presentations and technical articles to clients (internal and external, where applicable.
Knowledge retention and quality assurance focal point for the team.
Performs other related duties as required by Section or Unit Chief.
Education
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Supplemental courses/ training in finance, administration, project management or related field is required.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten (10) years of working experience in financial accounting, budget or related area is required.
The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced by (2) 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 required.
Experience with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is required. Experience with integrated business processes, data analytics and reporting is desirable.