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• In charge of ensuring appropriate,
  accurate and timely processing and recording of expenditures and
  disbursements (e.g. MIP, rental payments, trips, pension fund, insurance,
  direct cash transfers etc), in the VISION system, in accordance with
  established rules and regulations. Also will ensure adequate monitoring
  and recovery of advances and accounts receivable, and timely clearing of
  GL accounts as necessary.
• Regularly review internal controls for
  compliance with UNICEF policies, systems and procedures, ensuring accuracy,
  promptness and appropriateness of information. Ensure that table of
  authority is updated regularly and there are no conflicts in segregation
  of duties.
• Brief/train the staff on the application
  and interpretation of UN/UNICEF accounting and financial policies,
  regulations, procedures and delegation of authority.
• Take part in the development and
  implementation of HACT assurance activities especially HACT Spot checks of
  UNICEF’s implementing partners according to the agreed work plan and/or as
  required by the country programme.
• Oversee financial management support and
  services to Zone offices. Monitor and evaluate systems, procedures and
  compliance with rules and regulations at the CO and in Zone offices and
  make appropriate recommendations.
• Manage bank accounts in accordance with
  UN/UNICEF financial rules and regulations and local banking practices.
  Forecast liquidity and monitor the cash position. Supervise reconciliation
  of bank statements, keep abreast of all procedures and regulations
  regarding the maintenance of bank accounts, exchange and interest rates
  etc. Responsible for the safekeeping of cash and cheques.
• Develop and maintain effective working
  relations with other UN agencies, local authorities and implementing
  partners relating to financial matters for enhancement of information
  exchange, collaboration, and harmonization.
• Develop training programmes to enhance
  effective performance and efficiency in areas of financial services.
  Organize innovative staff learning and development programme activities
  for staff capacity building. Provide coaching and counselling to the staff
  on performance enhancement/development.
• Implement activities that create general
  awareness and common understanding among staff of key financial risks.
  Co-ordinate with Chief of Operations policy reform in the functional areas
  and make substantive recommendations on the improvement of systems and
  internal controls, planning, restructuring and resolution of sensitive
  issues.

• The ideal candidate for the UNICEF Finance
  Manager career opportunity should hold an advanced university degree
  (Master’s) in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management,
  Economics, or a directly-related technical field(s) is required. A valid
  professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an accredited chartered
  accountancy institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level
  (Bachelor’s) university degree, in a relevant technical field (as
  identified above), may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• At least five (5) years’ experience, at
  the national and international levels, in Finance, Audit, Budget,
  Accounting, and/or a directly-related field(s) is required.
• Prior knowledge and hands-on experience in
  the use of an Enterprise Resource Planning system (i.e. SAP) is desirable.
• Practical experience in a supervisory/managerial
  capacity is required.
• Prior work experience in an emergency duty
  station is an asset.
• Language proficiency: Fluency
  in English (verbal and written) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN
  Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is considered an
  asset.

• Communicates effectively to varied
  audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Ability to work effectively in a
  multi-cultural environment.
• Sets high standards for quality and consistently
  achieves project goals.
• Has good leadership and supervisory
  skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team
  are clear.
• Translates strategic direction into plans
  and objectives.
• Analyzes and integrates potentially
  conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
• Demonstrates, applies and shares expert
  technical knowledge across the organization.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and plans
  activities for self, own team or department.

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