UNOPS Finance Assistant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya
UNOPS Finance Assistant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya
Background InformationUnder the guidance and supervision of the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant provides a variety of specialized finance, accounting, and clerical functions related to project accounting and financial reporting. The He/she ensures high quality, accuracy and consistency of work and promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS financial rules and regulations.
The Finance Assistant works in close collaboration with the UNOPS operations, program and projects’ staff for resolving finance-related issues and information exchange.
Functional competencies
Full compliance with UNOPS rules and regulations of financial processes, financial records and reports and audit follow up; implementation of the effective internal control framework.
Input to the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Finance in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management.
Provides support to Treasury, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Review of payment requests for completeness prior to processing to ensure that documentation is complete and all information concerning the payment has been supplied; proper accounting codes used; certification of services rendered/goods delivered is written on the payment document and duly signed by authorized officials; payment to sub-contractors are in compliance with terms and conditions of agreement.
Preparation of vouchers and review of supporting documents to ensure completeness, accuracy and correctness of accounts codes charges; entry of transactions in the computerized accounting and finance system.
Monitoring of financial recorded expenditures and related contributions to ensure timely and accurate accounting information.
Analysis of reports, investigation and adjustment as required.
Communication with colleagues/clients on areas requiring verification, corrections, additional information, etc. to improve quality of output and/or account submission and increase knowledge base in the process.
Monitoring of cash requirements and expenditures.
Provision of
finance system support (UNOPS ERP Financial System, PeopleSoft) to field offices and regional office staff for Project Accounting and Financial Reporting
Ensure the maintenance of a good filing and archiving system for the purpose of achieving quick reference and up-to-date financial records.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
The key results have an impact on the overall execution of the UNOPS financial services. Accurate data entry and presentation of financial information and a client-oriented approach enhances UNOPS’ capability to effectively and efficiently manage financial resources.
Education
Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required.
University degree or diploma or certification in related subjects; accounting, business administration or finance is an asset and may be accepted in lieu of respective years of experience.
Experience
At least 4 years of relevant finance experience is required at the national or international level.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office 2003 and/or newer versions) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is desired.
Languages
Fluency in written and oral English is required.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 11th June 2019
For more information and job application details, see; UNOPS Finance Assistant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya
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