UNHCR Finance Associate ‎Jobs in Kenya

UNHCR Finance Associate ‎Jobs in Kenya

Organizational Context

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

The Finance Associate position provides support within the Finance Unit reporting to the Admin/Finance Officer who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance.The incumbent also refers to UNHCR Manuals and relevant policy papers on financial issues.

The incumbent assists with the processing of all financial transactions both accounts receivable and payable and follows up with clients for timely revenue collection while maintaining appropriate monitoring systems and records.

Accountability

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

A smooth operational work is ensured through timely payments, cash replenishment and monitoring of expenditure and budget balance.

Financial reports are provided as per financial guidelines and when required.

Responsibility

Maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.

Select and enter data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data.

Prepare recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparation, audits or other reasons.

Advise and assist staff members, experts and consultants on all aspects of allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters, calculate and authorize payments due for claims and services.

Maintain liaison with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts.

Prepare detailed cost estimates and participate in budget analysis and projections as required.

Perform other related duties as required.

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Completion of secondary education with post-secondary training/certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related fields.

Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.

High level of IT affinity (MS Office applications, People Soft).

Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies

Knowledge and work experience of MSRP Finance applications.

Good knowledge of UN/UNHCR Financial rules and procedures.

Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to the functions of the position.

Working knowledge of another relevant UN language.

Values

Integrity

Professionalism

Respect For Diversity

Cross-FunctionalCompetencies

Analytical Thinking

Political Awareness

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 12th June 2019

For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Finance Associate ‎Jobs in Kenya

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