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• Assists and supports in the computation of staff and non-staff
  members’ entitlements including claims, danger pay, daily subsistence
  allowance, mission subsistence allowance, voluntary living allowance and
  any other allowances for payments.
• Assists with the processing of incoming/outgoing interoffice
  vouchers (IOVs), interoffice billings (IOBs) and intermission billings
  (IMBs) from/to HQs, agencies, funds, programs and other field missions.
• Assists in the processing of bank reconciliation on a daily basis.
• Verifies that relevant supporting documents have been provided and
  certified by a duly designated certifying officer for goods and services
  received, for payments of staff entitlements, travel claims, Agencies etc.
  to ensure conformity and adherence to applicable United Nations policies
  such as staff rules, financial regulations and rules, ST/AI issuances or
  practices, IPSAS policy framework; communicates discrepancies to
  supervisors.
• Assists with the maintenance of records of incoming and outgoing
  cash in the cashier’s imprest account; monitors cheque stock and cash
  receipt for replenishments.
• Assists in the preparation of year-end reports for the United
  Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) on all pension contributions made
  by locally-recruited staff 
• Assists in the preparation of supporting documents (narrative and
  supporting tables) with respect to finalization of cost estimates and
  budget proposals.
• Assists in preparation of budget performance submission documents
  (narrative and supporting tables) reviewing variances between approved
  budgets and actual expenditures.
• Assists and processes the Centre’s redeployment of fund requests
  under the supervision of the Team Leader.
• Assist with the generation of financial reports.
• File and archive documents as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Regional Service Centre
  Entebbe (RSCE) Finance Assistant job placement should hold have completed a
  High School Diploma
• Technical or vocational certificate in the field of finance,
  accounting or business administration is highly desirable.
• At least four years of experience in accounting, financial
  management, administrative services or related area is required.
• Solid knowledge of SAP and UMOJA is desirable.
• Experience in the administration of a broad range of Allowances and
  Payments using and ERP/SAP is required.
• Experience in application of Financial Rules and Regulations in an
  operational, shared services environment in the United Nations or similar
  International Organization is desirable.
• Language: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge
  of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

• Professionalism:
  Demonstrates excellent knowledge of all forms of finance-related activities;
  thorough knowledge of finance and accounting systems; ability to work independently
  in managing difficult situations; proven analytical and evaluative skills.
  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
• 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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