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• The Finance Associate maintains financial
  records for office accounts for which responsibility is assigned. Codes
  and records receipts and payments, assures accuracy of computation and
  completeness of documents
• The jobholder also processes VAT and
  Excise Duty Claims
• Performs VAT and Excise Duty Audits
• Follows up VAT and Excise Duty refunds and
  reconciles VAT Receivable Account
• Regularly checks for changes in the URA
  systems on VATand Excise Duty Claim requirements
• The incumbent prepares recurring reports
  on assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from excess cost or
  less-than-expected receipts.
• Prepares special reports to clarify
  problems or as requested for other reasons
• Prepares routine correspondence and
  maintains personal and telephone contacts with vendors, URA and Ministry
  of Foreign Affairs to discuss matters concerning VAT and Excise Duty
• Closely follow up with the Ministry of
  Foreign Affairs on all the procedures taken to get the Excise Duty claims
  approved
• Updates and maintains contacts with local
  banks to clarify questions pertaining to office bank accounts
• Briefs and assists newly arrived
  international staff, experts and consultants on basic financial procedures
  and requirements with respect to payments, entitlements, banking and
  currency provisions and other requirements relating to accounts and
  finance
• Performs any other duties as required.

• Financial transactions and reconciliations
  are processed in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• A smooth operational work is ensured
  through timely payments, cash replenishment and monitoring of expenditure
  and budget balance.
• Initiate correspondence to verify data,
  answer queries and obtain additional information on accounts and financial
  transactions, as required.
• Verify that the financial transactions are
  correct and in accordance with UNHCR rules and procedures.
• Financial reports are provided as per
  financial guidelines and when required

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Finance Associate job placement should have completed secondary
  education with post-secondary training/certificate in Accounting, Business
  Administration, Finance or related fields.
• At least six years of relevant work
  experience.
• Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in MS
  Office applications, People Soft
• Fluency in English and working knowledge
  of another relevant UN language or local language.
• Knowledge and work experience of MSRP
  Finance applications.
• Good knowledge of UNHCR Financial rules
  and procedures.
• Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or
  specific training relevant to the functions of the position.

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