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• Provides
  support towards the achievement of RSCE key performance indicators (KPIs)
  and all Service Level Agreement (SLAs) components for RSCE
  projects/programmes/operations related to the respective Service Line;
• Supports
  management in the delivery of services such as the processing of
  non-travel related commercial vendors’ invoices and payments to vendors
  providing goods or services to all RSCE Client Missions (processing
  invoices resulting from commitments such as Purchase Orders, Fund
  Commitments, Direct Expenditures, Medical clinic invoices and
  Replenishment of imprest/petty cash;
• Assists
  in the treasury role for all payments originating from RSCE Client
  Mission, and all payments assigned to the RSCE house banks; Prepares staff
  members’ claims, danger pay, daily subsistence allowance, Mission
  subsistence allowance for Government Provided Personnel, Civilian Police,
  and Staff Officers. Volunteer living allowance and any other allowances
  for payments in conformity and adherence to applicable United Nations
  policies e.g., staff rules, financial regulations and rules, ST/AI
  issuances or practices, IPSAS policy framework etc.;
• Provides
  support in supervising the disbursement processes of the RSCE or the
  Client Missions as appropriate; monitors the house bank account balances
  and traction summaries; assists in managing cash flow requirements;
• Offers
  advice, financial interpretations in response to audits and other
  queries to ensure adherence to the UN Financial Regulations and Rules,
  Staff Rules, Administrative Instructions, Bulletins and Circulars under
  the guidance of the Service Delivery Manager;
• Serves
  as a Certifying Officer under Financial Rule 105.5 or Approving
  Officer under Financial Rule 105.4 in adherence with the UN Regulations
  and Rules;
• Regularly
  reviews and verifies completeness of documentation supporting invoices and
  payment requests; Analyses accounting transactions and open items
  in the accounting system and recommends corrective actions;
• The
  incumbent will also perform other duties as assigned.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) Associate Finance Officer job
  opportunity should hold an advanced
  university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business
  administration, accounting, finance, commerce or related field is
  required.
• Possession
  of a first-level university degree in combination with an
  additional four (4) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu
  of the advanced university degree.
• Other
  technical qualification within the area of finance i.e. Certified Public
  Accountant (CPA) or ACCA would be an advantage.
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional
  experience in the case of a Master’s Degree in the areas of finance,
  administration, budget, business administration or related area is
  required.
• At
  least four years of progressively relevant professional experience in case
  of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Previous
  exposure and experience working in a United Nations common system field
  operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies,
  funds and programmes) – or similar international organization or
  non-governmental organization – in a conflict or post-conflict setting is
  desirable.
• Previous
  experience with financial management or accounting in an international
  setting is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English
  or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is
  desirable. Knowledge of
  another official United Nations language is an advantage.

• Professionalism:
  Knowledge of procurement
  policies, processes and procedures generally and, in particular, those
  related to the purchase of supplies and services. Knowledge of
  financial rules and regulations and ability to research and gather
  information from a variety of standard sources and to apply good judgment
  in the context of assignments given. 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.
• 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.
• 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

• The United Nations Personal History form
  (P-11), Download Here; This should
  be signed
• Proof of required academic certificates
  i.e. Academic Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary Diplomas
• Latest performance evaluation reports /
  appraisals

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