Job Title: Finance Officer/Cashier (UN Jobs)
Organisation: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Chief of Section, Financial Services and Compliance Monitoring of the RSCE
Job Opening ID: 259582
About Organisation:
The Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda (RSCE) was established in July 2010, following the adoption of General Assembly resolution 64/269. The Centre provides efficient, client-oriented and scalable services with the goal of moving transactional, non-location dependent administrative functions to the Centre from its client entities. This includes transactional elements of human resources, finance, multimodal movement and control, personnel and cargo transport and information and communications technology (ICT) support.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Within the delegated authority, the Finance Officer/Cashier is responsible for the following duties:
Heads the Cashier Service Line of the RSCE:
- Performs all non-location dependent Cashier and treasury functions for all client Entities.
- Manages the disbursement processes for all client Entities of the RSCE;
- Liaises with the PKO, SPMs and other Entitie’s Cashier units of all RSCE clients.
- Monitors all RSCE house bank account balances and transaction summaries; follows up on delayed and/or returned/rejected payments and unidentifiable deposits with banks; prepares monthly report; manages cash flow requirements of the RSCE and client Entities.
Oversees the daily replenishments of all RSCE house banks to ensure sufficient cash balances for covering released payments;
- Scrutinizes and releases all types of disbursement documents in UMOJA;
- Serves as a bank signatory for all RSCE Housebanks;
- Liaises with the RSCE service Lines on solving all types of cashier-related queries
- Maintains effective and safe custodial arrangements for cheques and cash;
- 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.
- Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
- Supports the completion of monthly bank reconciliations for all RSCE client missions house banks
- Maintains and approve staff, non-staff and vendors bank details
- Supports the Service Delivery Manager on strategic Cashier and Treasury issues.
- Verifies imprest documentation and supervises the Imprest custodians of the RSCE and client missions and the preparation and submission of Imprest statements. Ensures petty cash counts are conducted periodically.
- Prepares responses to internal/external audit observations.
- Takes initiative to improve financial processes and controls.
- Participates in the implementation of New Treasury initiatives in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.
- Manages the staff under his/her supervision and evaluates and monitors their performance.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance or related field is required. A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job – Specific Qualification
- Professional certification/accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant or by a similar professional body is required Knowledge and experience with International Public Sector Accounting standards (IPSAS) is required. Knowledge and experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is desirable.
Work Experience
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, public administration or accounting, preferably in cashier and treasury functions or in the banking industry is required. For first level degree holders, nine (9) years of qualifying experience will be a must.
- Sound experience in managing Teams within the Finance function is required.
- Experience in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, for instance Umoja (SAP) or similar, is desirable.
- Experience working with several banks in managing cash balances and release of various payroll and non-payroll payments is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable
Competencies
- Professionalism: Effective and efficient in implementing Treasury and accounting policies, procedures and new programs; commitment to implement the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. 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.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments -Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards -Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules -Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments -Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- Managing Performance: Ability to establish priorities and to plan and encourage performance, and coordinate and monitor work of others, delegate appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join the United Nations in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the online portal link below.
Deadline: 25th June 2025
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