Job Title: FINANCE OFFICER, P3
Department/ Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Job Opening number: 13-FIN-UNON-28965-R-NAIROBI (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in UNON/ Budget & Financial Management Service (BFMS), Accounts Services Unit, Accounts Section at the Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Chief, Accounts Services Unit, BFMS, the incumbent will perform the following:
Responsibilities
1. Act as deputy to the Chief of the Unit: Monitor and supervise the work of the Unit Staff.
2. Analyse accounts and review/evaluate regular financial reports for UNEP and UN-Habitat: Identify and resolve irregularities in the related accounts.
3. Coordinate the preparation of financial statements for UNEP and UN-Habitat and preparation of UNON & RB data to be submitted to UNHQ for inclusion in the UN Financial statements to be audited.
4. Ensure accurate and complete accounting reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained; define requirements and works with systems units with respect to production of relevant financial reports.
5. Research and analyse information needed to respond to internal/external audit queries and observations.
6. Provide advice and guidance to the clients concerning the United Nations' Financial Regulations and Rules and Accounting Instructions; provide interpretation of requirements for handling transactions.
7. Participate in the development of accounting policies, including providing guidance and advice staff and clients on IPSAS-related policies and procedures.
8. Monitor, analyse and approve transactions for entry into the accounting system.
9. Participate in interdepartmental and/or technical meetings, as required, including on matters related to resource requirements for IPSAS.
10. Undertake review of SAP processes and perform testing related to areas falling under the Accounts Service Units responsibility.
11. Act as focal point in Accounts Section for IPSAS implementation and issuance of IPSAS compliant financial statements.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and standards;
Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in accounting operations;
Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations;
Shows pride in work and in achievements; 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;
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Planning and Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments;
Adjusts priorities as required;
Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
Accountability:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours 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
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related area.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and/or budgeting or related field.
Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and computerized financial systems is required.
Experience in applying IPSAS or IPSAS-similar accounting standards is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For this post, fluency in English, both oral and written, is required.
Knowledge of another official UN language is an added advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
1. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
2. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira 'Need Help?' link.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
How to Apply:
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=28965&
Deadline: 29/08/2013
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