UN Careers - Finance Assistant at United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Organization: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)Vacancy Announcement Number: RSCE/TJO/FAG5/2014The Regional Service Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for RSCE, in compliance with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations Secretariat rules and regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations Headquarters and oversight bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the Global Field Support Strategy Implementation Coordination Team, as required.The Regional Service Centre, as approved by the Member States, is owned, managed and staffed by the regional missions it serves. This framework reinforces the existing missions’ chain of command structures and lines of authority in a manner that does not create an additional layer between Headquarters and the regional missions. It also ensures that staffing for RSCE will be achieved through the redeployment of resources from the regional missions it serves.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Service Line Manager, the Finance Assistant will perform the following duties:Record and reconcile more complex accounting transactions;Intuitively examine and record financial transactions and prepare remittances for disbursement;Responsible for reconcile bank accounts held in USD and other currencies:Renders support in the processing of payments to vendors for goods and services. This includes, among others, calculating, inputting, and checking payments for correctness and communicating discrepancies to supervisors;Support in processing payments to staff members for their entitlements including salaries and claimsDraft/prepare memoranda and/ or faxes to various sections, and UN Headquarters, New York:Quickly respond to queries from staff members and third parties;Perform other duties as may be required.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate for the UN Finance Assistant job opportunity should hold a High school diploma or equivalent. Post-secondary education at college/ university level or professional qualification from a recognized training institution in Accounting, Business Administration and/ or Financial Management especially ACCA/ CPA is highly desired At least five years of progressively responsible experience, preferably with UN or Public Accounting Firms.Working knowledge of IFRS/IPSAS and skills in finance ERP systems is desirable. Professionalism: Ability to grasp concepts; logical and analytical approach to problem solving.Technological Awareness: Solid computer skills, including proficiency and in-depth knowledge of ERP financial modules and applications as they relate to accounting procedures; proficiency in various spreadsheet and word processing applications.Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others idea and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the United Nations in the aforementioned capacity should submit their applications which should include the following documents:Cover LetterThe United Nations Personal History form (P-11), download hereProof of required academic credentials (for external applicants)Employment verification letter from most recent employer (for external applicants)Last two completed Performance Appraisal or two Reference Letters for external applicants Other: Please State the Reference in the Subject of Your Application (Vacancy Announcement Number) – Please See Top of AdvertAll complete application documents should be sent via to: the Chief RSCE, chiefrsce@un.org and copy Judi Birch, birchj@un.orgOr Send hard copies to: RSCE Entebbe Support Base, Baku Road, P.O. Box 710, Entebbe, Uganda.
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