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• Reviews and verifies the closing of
  monthly accounts and preparation of financial statements for submission to
  Headquarters.
• Verifies the data reported in the
  financial statements.
• Scrutinizes source documents for
  completeness, accuracy and validity of charges.
• Reviews and approves various vouchers and
  accounting transactions, e.g., payroll, payment of staff entitlements,
  final payments, travel claims, vendor invoices, agencies, field missions,
  etc., to ensure adherence to relevant staff rules, financial regulations
  and rules, guidelines or practices.
• Maintains internal control procedures to
  ensure vouchers are processed and correctly posted.
• The jobholder investigates erroneous
  charges and takes appropriate corrective accounting actions.
• Reviews and reconciles suspense accounts
  and ensure proper clearance procedures have been followed.
• Reviews and verifies bank reconciliations
  on a monthly basis.
• Examines details of income, expenditure,
  assets and liability from accounting system in order to analyze and verify
  accuracy and validity.
• Examines the validity of requests for
  increases in petty cash levels; approve disbursement vouchers to replenish
  petty cash accounts.
• Approves the recording of obligations.
• Serves as Approving Officer for the
  Finance Section.
• Supervises other General Service or Field
  Service staff as required.
• Responds to queries from staff members and
  third parties.

• Regularly monitors/reviews methods used to
  remit payments and supervises investigation of non-receipt of payments.
• In charge of monitoring the transmittal of
  payments worldwide.
• Reviews incoming payment instructions with
  regard to banking details and sources of funds.
• Prepares payments for final disbursement
  by Cashier.
• Monitors the dispatch of payment
  instructions and cheques to banks.
• Verifies receipts and deposit slips for
  all incoming funds.
• Supports staff members regarding queries
  on payment and deposit-related issues.
• Identifies and annotate bank account
  movements.
• Assists the Chief of Unit/Section in cash
  management, including preparing cash flow forecasts.
• Investigates complaints of non-receipt.
• Monitors cheque stock and cash receipt
  vouchers and requests for new stock as required.
• Ensures that cash in the vault are
  accounted for on a daily basis.
• In the absence of a Chief Cashier, oversee
  the daily operation of the Cashier’s Unit including the transmittal of
  payments.

• Keeps up-to-date on
  documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to
  programme, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and
  decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance and training (including
  preparation of training materials) to junior staff with respect to
  transaction processing and the use of various systems such as Funds
  Management Tools (FMT), and UMOJA.
• Drafts/verifies memoranda and/or cables
  relevant to financial and budget matters to various offices, departments
  and missions.
• Performs other related duties, as
  assigned.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Regional Service Centre at Entebbe (RSCE) Finance Officer job opportunity
  should hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Technical or vocational
  certificate in accounting, finance, budget or related fields is required.
  Candidates may be required to take basic accounting and mathematical tests
  to determine their eligibility for this position.
• A minimum of ten years of progressively
  responsible experience within the United Nations system or in the private
  sector at the national or international level in accounting, budgeting or
  financial management is required. The minimum years of relevant experience
  is reduced to 5 years for candidates who possess a first level University
  Degree.
• Previous experience in a service centre or
  operation is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English,
  (both oral and written) is required.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of
  accounting, finance and budget functions and treasury operations. Ability
  to analyse and apply data across the full range of finance, accounting and
  budget functions. Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to make
  appropriate linkages in work processes and anticipate next steps showing
  skills and ability to analyse and interpret financial data. 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

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