UNHCR ‎Finance Assistant ‎‎Jobs in Kenya

UNHCR ‎Finance Assistant ‎‎Jobs in Kenya


Organizational Context

Define the role of the position within the team,describing its leadership role, if any, its external/internal workrelationships or contacts, the contextual environment in which it operates and the scope of supervision received, and where applicable, exercised by the incumbent.

The Finance Assistant is will be under the supervision of the National Finance Officer who defines work objectives and provides regular advice and guidance.

The incumbents workload and the assignments will remain under constant scrutiny and direction of the supervisor.

The incumbent assists with the processing of financial transactions. S/he keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels in the office and with bank officials and suppliers to exchange information.

Accountability

Financial transactions and reconciliations are processed in line with relevant policies and procedures.

Responsibility

  • Assist newly arriving or departing international staff members on opening/closing bank account; process their entitlement upon assignment.
  • Compile and verify budget and accounting data by checking files, calculating expenditure and estimating projections.
  • Issue PO and non-PO vouchers including monthly salaries of UNHCR national and international staff, daily subsistence allowance to staff going on official missions, cost of air-tickets, requisitions of goods and services based on agreements with the suppliers, office running common cost, rental and salary advances, lease agreements of UNHCR offices, etc.
  • Process on-line bank transfers ensuring that bank accounts of staff and suppliers are complete.
  • Liaise with other functional units who work closely with Finance Unit on relevant issues.
  • If applicable, may be required
    to assist in the preparation of the VAT refund submissions and monitoring of the reimbursable amounts.
  • Maintain efficient and timely archiving system of physical and electronic files to ensure that all documents are accounted for.
  • May be assigned as the custodian of the office petty-cash.
  • Draft routine correspondence.
  • Perform any other related tasks as required.

    Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
  • Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of previous job experience relevant to the functions.
  • Good Computer skills.
  • Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

    Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
  • Knowledge of MSRP People Soft application or similar software.
  • Good knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, regulations, procedures and processes.
  • Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to the functions of the position.

    Competencies
  • Values
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Respect For Diversity

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 20th June 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR ‎Finance Assistant ‎‎Jobs in Kenya

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