Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.Desired Candidate Profile The candidate is required to possess good analytical skills as Finance work entails use of figures to a large extent.
The applicant should have participated in processing of financial transactions, notably processing of payments after review of key supporting documents required before creating a payment.
Knowledge in Finance ERP systems is necessary.Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): ,,Desired languages,,Operational contextOccupational Safety and Health Considerations:Nature of Position:Kenya remains the fifth largest host country in Africa and the thirteenth biggest asylum country in the world.
The total number of refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya stands at approx.
800,000, in addition to some 8,000 stateless persons.
UNHCR Kenya Operation maintains three main offices as follows: Representation Office in Nairobi, Two sub-offices in Kakuma and Dadaab.
A Joint Refugee Service Centre has also been established, operated jointly with the Department of Refugee Services, to provide all protection services to affected populations in Nairobi.
Under the direct supervision of the Associate Finance Officer who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance, the incumbent will assist with the processing of financial transactions.
The candidate will also support the Cash Based Interventions (CBI) Unit in processing payments to various beneficiaries.
The incumbent will be required to maintain close contact/liaison and cooperation with Finance counterparts in field offices (Dadaab and Kakuma) as well as Regional Bureau and Somalia Office in cash management and other relevant areas.Living and Working Conditions:Additional QualificationsFI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other), IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Microsoft Office Productivity SoftwareAccounting - Other, Business Administration - Other, Finance - Other, HCR Learning Program - UNHCRCompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awarenessUNHCR Salary CalculatorCompendium Additional InformationFunctional clearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance