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