Senior Finance and Budget Assistant (Temporary) at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

• 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 in relation to budgetary and financial matters from management, clients (internal and external), auditors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that accurate and complete accounting; reporting and internal control systems are functioning.
• Ensure that all relevant records and audit trails are maintained.
• Act as team leader and provide day to day management and supervision, training and guidance to other General Services staff.
• Assist in the planning of unit and team staff work plans, monitor and report performance against the plans.
• 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.
• Knowledge retention and quality assurance focal point for the team.
• Performs other related duties as required by Section or Unit Chief.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply financial rules, regulations and procedures in the UN environment.
• Knowledge, skills and ability to extract, interpret, analyze and format data across the full range of finance and budget functions, including programme development and database management, claims and treasury operations.
• Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational problems.
• 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.
• Committed to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

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.

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.

Education

• A high school diploma or completion of 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 Ten (10) years of working experience in payroll, finance, budget or related area is required.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) 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. Experience with integrated business processes, data analytics and reporting is desirable.