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• Regularly reviews and undertakes the closing
  of monthly accounts, followed preparation of financial statements for
  submission to Headquarters.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of the data
  reported in the financial statements.
• Scrutinizes source documents for
  completeness, accuracy and validity of reported of reported figures and
  underlying transactions.
• Investigates erroneous charges and
  transactions and takes appropriate corrective accounting actions.
• Keenly reviews and approves supporting
  vouchers for accounting transactions such as 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 and practices.
• Conducts review of internal control
  procedures to ensure transactions are executed and vouchers are processed
  and correctly recorded in Umoja.
• Reviews and verifies bank reconciliations and
  transactions and takes appropriate correctives accounting actions on a
  monthly basis.
• Keenly reviews Open Item Managed Accounts.
• Examines the validity of requests for
  increases in petty cash levels; approve disbursement vouchers to replenish
  petty cash accounts.
• Approves the recording of Earmarked Fund in
  Umoja.
• Mentors and supervises other General Service
  and Field Service staff as required.
• Assist in gathering information and providing
  data to the Auditors
• Responds to queries from staff members and
  third parties.
• Supports the Service Line Manager in cash
  management, including preparing cash flow forecasts.

• 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 to junior
  staff with respect to transaction processing and the use of various
  systems such as SAP (Umoja) and Progen.
• Drafts/verifies memoranda and/or cables
  relevant to financial and budget matters to various offices, departments
  and missions.
• Performs any other related duties, as
  assigned.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Finance Officer job placement should hold an advanced university degree
  (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance or
  related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two
  additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
  advanced university degree.
• Professional certification in accounting or
  audit is highly desirable.
• At least five years of progressively
  responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business
  administration or related field.
• Previous exposure and experience with United
  Nations systems and processes is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in a service centre or
  operation is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in oral and written English
  is required.

• Knowledge in the use and application of the
  Organization’s financial regulations and rules as well as accounting
  policies and practices.
• Ability to extract, interpret, and analyse a
  wide variety of data and to resolve data discrepancies and other problems.
  
• 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.
• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender
  equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women
  and men in all aspects of work.

• 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

• 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

• 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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