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• Prepares
  staff members’ entitlements including 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 Nation’s policies e.g. staff rules, financial
  regulations and rules, ST/AI issuances or practices, IPSAS policy
  framework etc.
• Provides
  supports in the review of completeness of documentation supporting
  invoices and payment requests; Processes vendors payments in Umoja
  after verification of accuracy and consistency with Purchase Orders and
  Goods Receipt/Service Certification; Advises Vendors, Procurement,
  Receiving & Inspection (R&I) and other Self Accounting Units
  (SAUs) any missing documentation or anomalies that may delay payments;
  Maintains records of pending issues, update case files weekly; Respond to
  queries from Vendors, Procurement, SAU, R&I etc. Measure performance
  against established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Renders
  support in the verification of transfer to other house banks, imprest
  payments, preparation of remittance requests to UNHQ and projection of
  off-cycle payments; Answers queries from staff member, vendors, missions,
  other house banks; Keeps accurate records for the purpose of
  auditing and performance reports.
• Processes
  advance payment requests; Initiates Business Partner (BP) requests;
  Processes daily allowances for Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) and
  Police Contributing Countries (PCCs); Processes Monthly Subsistence
  Allowance (MSA); Processes final and withheld payments (as well as
  recoveries).
• Provides
  support in the development of the Service Line’s annual budget development
  programme, particularly with respect to the establishment of major
  resourcing priorities, and prepare cost estimates and budget proposals, in
  line with the Service Line’s resourcing requirements. Review,
  analyze and revise data with respect to the finalization of the budget
  proposals as well as Result Based Budgeting inputs;
• Perform
  any other duties as and when required by the Supervisor.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) Finance Assistant job should hold a
  high school diploma or
  equivalent. An additional qualification in finance,
  accounting or audit is desirable.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in financial
  management, accounting, audit, administrative services or related area is
  required.
• Previous
  exposure and experience in the administration of a broad range
  finance-related Allowances and Payments or Benefits and Entitlements using
  an ERP is desirable.
• Previous
  experience working in financial management within an international
  organization or non-governmental organization – in a conflict or
  post-conflict setting is desirable.
• Experience
  in a shared service center is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in oral and written
  English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an
  advantage.

• Professionalism: Provide
  direct operational support to the RSCE and its client missions by
  processing payments activities and all personnel and contract
  administration transactions. 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. Takes responsibility for
  incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of
  women and men in all areas of work.
• 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
• Copies of academic certificate (s) and/or
  High School Diploma
• Latest performance evaluation report (for
  internal UN Candidates)

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