United Nations UN RSCE Jobs - Finance Officer ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organization: United Nations

Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)

Vacancy Announcement Number: 15-FIN-RSCE-46021-F-ENTEBBE

(R)

Reports to: Service

Delivery Manager or Service Line Manager

The 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:  Within delegated authority, the Finance Officer will

carry out the following duties:

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Regularly reviews and undertakes the closing of

monthly accounts, followed preparation of financial statements for submission

to Headquarters.

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Ensure accuracy and completeness of the data reported

in the financial statements.

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Examines source documents for completeness, accuracy

and validity of reported of reported figures and underlying transactions.

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The incumbent will review and approve supporting

vouchers for accounting transactions such as 

payroll, payment of staff entitlements, final payments, travel claims,

vendor invoices, agencies, field missions, etc., to ensure adherence to

relevant staff rules, financial regulations and rules, guidelines and practices.

·        
Routinely reviews internal control procedures to

ensure transactions are executed and vouchers are processed and correctly

recorded in Umoja.

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Investigates erroneous charges and transactions and

takes appropriate corrective accounting actions.

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Reviews and verifies bank reconciliations and transactions

and takes appropriate correctives accounting actions on a monthly basis.

·        
Examines the validity of requests for increases in

petty cash levels; approve disbursement vouchers to replenish petty cash

accounts.

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Approves the recording of Earmarked Fund

(Obligations) in UMOJA.

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Mentors and supervises other General Service and

Field Service staff as required.

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Quickly responds to queries from staff members and

third parties.

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Supports the Chief of Unit/Section in cash

management, including preparing cash flow forecasts.

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Keeps up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines

that have a bearing on matters related to programme, ensuring compliance with

intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations

policies and procedures.

·        
Provides support and training (including preparation

of training materials) to junior staff with respect to transaction processing

and the use of various systems such as SAP(UMOJA) and PROGEN.

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Drafts/verifies memoranda and/or cables relevant to

financial and budget matters to various offices, departments and missions.

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Performs any other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The ideal candidate for the aforementioned United

Nations RSCE Finance Officer should hold an advanced university degree

(Master’s degree or equivalent) in 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.

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At least five years of progressively responsible

experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or

related field.

·        
Prior experience with United Nations systems and processes

is highly desirable.

·        
Professional certification in accounting or audit is

highly desirable.

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Languages: Fluency in both

written and oral English

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Professionalism: Knowledge in

the use and application of the Organization’s financial regulations and rules

as well as accounting policies and practices. Ability to extract, interpret,

and analyse a wide variety of data and to resolve data discrepancies and other

problems. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence

and mastery of subject matter; 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. Commitment

to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation

and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

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Teamwork: Works

collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input

by genuinely valuing others’ ideas 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. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint

responsibility for team shortcomings

·        
Planning & 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

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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

NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any

stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing,

or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on

applicants’ bank accounts.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United Nations

Regional Service Centre (RSCE) in the aforementioned capacity should Apply

Online at the web link below.

Deadline: 31^st August, 2015

Duty Station: Entebbe,

Uganda