The Ugandan Jobline

• Oversees
  the timely processing of vendors invoices, staff 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 Nations policies
  e.g. staff rules, financial regulations and rules, ST/AI issuances or
  practices or practices, IPSAS policy framework etc.
• Oversees the disbursement processes of the
  RSCE or the Client Missions as appropriate; monitors the house bank
  account balances and transaction summaries; manages cash flow
  requirements; Liaises daily with the UN Treasury at HQ for the oversight
  on payments of vendors and personnel related payments released by the
  RSCE.
• Provides
  advice, financial interpretations, adaptations and corrective actions 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.
• Takes
  part in developing inputs to the UN’s legislative processes for
  consideration of the Centre’s financing requirements by FBFD, Controller’s
  Office, the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions
  (ACABQ) and the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly.
• Regularly
  monitors performance against RSCE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and all
  Service Level Agreements (SLAs) applicable to assigned areas of
  responsibilities.
• Actively
  contributes to the development of the Service Line’s annual budget,
  particularly with respect to the establishment of major resourcing
  priorities, prepare cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of the
  Service Line’s resourcing requirements such as non-staff requirements,
  including programmatic aspects; review, analyze and revise data with
  respect to the finalization of the budget proposals as well as Results Based
  Budgeting inputs.
• Takes
  part in the preparation, review and finalization of budget performance
  reports in compliance with the Legislative requirements and recommendations
  and Controller’s instructions; reviews and ensures valid variances between
  approved budgets and actual expenditures.
• Acts
  as a Certifying Officer under Financial Rule 105.5 or Approving Officer
  under Financial Rule 105.4 in adherence with UN Regulations and
  Rules.
• Keenly
  reviews and verifies completeness of documentation supporting invoices and
  payment requests.
• Approves
  and creates profiles in payroll systems.
• Supports
  the development with a communication strategy with a provision of input
  related to their Service Line for RSCE dedicated intranet page on
  Finance issues as required.
• Mentor
  and supervise Finance Assistants in the team and provide appropriate
  technical guidance and mentoring to the team members.
• Perform
  any other duties as required.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) Finance Officer job opportunity should
  hold an advanced University
  Degree, preferably in the field of finance, business administration or in
  a related field is required. An additional professional
  qualification in finance, accounting or audit is desirable. A first-level university degree in
  combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may
  be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. An additional
  professional qualification in finance, accounting or audit is desirable. For holders of a Master’s Degree, at
  least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience
  in finance, administration, business administration or related area
  within a national and / or an international Organization is required.
• In
  case of a Bachelor’s Degree a minimum of seven (7) years progressively
  relevant professional experience in finance, administration, business
  administration or related area within a national and / or an
  international Organization is required.
• Significant
  exposure and experience working in financial management, audit or
  accounting in within an international organization or non-governmental
  organization – in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable.
• Previous
  experience with financial management, audit or accounting systems and
  management in an international setting is desirable.
• Prior
  experience in a shared service center is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English
  or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is
  desirable.

• Professionalism: Formulates effective financial
  operations through the provision of timely support with respect to a
  well-formulated financial plan and peacekeeping budget proposals. 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.
• 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.
• 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)

Related Jobs