Job Title: Finance Assistant
Organization: United
Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Duty Station:
Entebbe, Uganda
Entebbe, Uganda
Grade:
GL-4
GL-4
Vacancy
Announcement Number: RSCE-2014-GS-HRS-003
Announcement Number: RSCE-2014-GS-HRS-003
Reports to: Service
Line Manager
Line Manager
About RSCE:
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.
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.
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:
- Record and reconcile accounting
transactions, - Intuitively verify and record financial
transactions and prepare remittances for disbursement; - Reconcile bank accounts held in USD and
other currencies; - Lend a hand in the processing of payments
to vendors for goods and services. This includes among other things,
calculating, inputting, and checking payments for correctness and
communicating discrepancies to supervisors; - Assist in processing payments to staff
members for their entitlements including salaries and claims; - Draft/prepare memoranda and/or faxes to
various sections, and UN Headquarters, New York; - Quickly respond to queries from staff
members and third parties; - Perform any other duties as may be
required.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the aforementioned
UN Career vacancy should hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Post-secondary education at college/university level or professional
qualification from recognized training institution in Accounting, Business
Administration and/or Financial Management especially ACCA/CPA will be an
added advantage. - A minimum of four (4) years’ progressively
relevant experience in a recognized large private or public organization. - Detailed financial knowledge of IFRS/
IPSAS and skills in finance ERP systems are desirable.
Language Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English.
Knowledge of any other UN languages will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of any other UN languages will be an added advantage.
Personal Competencies:
Professionalism: Ability to grasp concepts; logical and
analytical approach to solving problems.
analytical approach to solving problems.
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.
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’ 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.
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.
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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications to the following address: [email protected] or
hand deliver them to: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe RSCE –
Entebbe Support Base, Buku Road P.O Box 710, Uganda. All applicants are
encouraged to apply by e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number
and the Job Title.
applications to the following address: [email protected] or
hand deliver them to: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe RSCE –
Entebbe Support Base, Buku Road P.O Box 710, Uganda. All applicants are
encouraged to apply by e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number
and the Job Title.
The completer applications must include the following documents:
- Cover Letter (letter of motivation or
application letter); - The United Nations Personal History form
(P-11), Download
Here. - Academic Certificate(s) and/or High
School/Secondary Diploma; - Copy of birth certificate; or copy of
National ID; or copy of National Passport - Internal candidates must submit the two
(2) most recent performance evaluations (e-PAS).
Deadline: 6th June,
2014
2014
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