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• Offer technical 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;
• Make sure that accurate and
  complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are
  functioning and that all relevant records are maintained;
• Manage a unit within Finance
  Section, encompassing several funding sources, large volume of
  transactions, and extensive dispersed activities;
• Actively monitor that
  proposed obligations or disbursements for services, supplies and
  equipment, as well as those pertaining to personnel, are in accordance
  with UN Financial Regulations and Rules, relevant appropriations and
  staffing tables and corresponding approved allotments;
• Carry out duties as Approving
  Officer and ensure that expenditure, obligations and disbursement are
  approved and released correctly and in a timely fashion;
• Regularly analyze and review
  monthly financial statements prior to submission to UN Headquarters (UNHQ)
  to ensure correctness and completeness of the financial statements;
• Review and verify that bank
  reconciliations are completed on a monthly basis for all bank accounts;
• Intuitively review payments,
  advances and interoffice charges on the basis of proper supporting vouchers
  and other documents which indicate that the goods and services have been
  received;
• Prepare monthly cash
  projections. Verify periodic cash counts from the Cashier’s imprest or
  other petty cash funds for submission in monthly reporting;
• Prepare responses to
  internal/external audit observations;
• Produce major/complex, and ad
  hoc financial reports for management purposes;
• Take initiative to improve
  accounting processes and controls.
• Actively participate in the
  implementation of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards
  (IPSAS) and an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System;
• Serve as a board member in
  property survey boards, local committee of contracts, or any other local
  boards as directed by the Chief Financial Reporting;
• Manage the staff under
  his/her supervision and evaluate and monitor their performance;
• Perform other related duties
  as required.

• The ideal candidates for the
  United Nations Regional Service Centre Finance Officer should hold an
  advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in
  finance, business administration, accounting, economics or other finance
  related discipline is required.
• A first level university
  degree in the above-mentioned fields with a combination of relevant
  academic qualifications (certification/training in finance/Accountancy)
  and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  Professional certification/accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant
  (CPA), Chartered Accountant or by a similar professional body is highly
  desirable.
• At least seven (7) years of
  progressively responsible experience in Accounting and Financial
  reporting, finance, , including significant responsibilities in the
  management of financial resources and reporting thereof.
• Working knowledge of internal
  control systems is required. Experience in the use of Enterprise Resource
  Planning (ERP) Systems, specifically Umoja (SAP) is desirable.
• Significant experience in
  applying International Accounting Standards such as IPSAS, IFRS or similar
  accruals based accounting standards to financial reporting is also
  desirable.
• Languages:
  English and French are the working languages of
  the United Nations. For the position advertised, Fluency in English is required.
  Working knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

• Professionalism: Effectiveness in implementing accounting policies, procedures and
  new programs; ability to provide seasoned effective specialized advice in
  a broad range of financial, areas to Head of Office/Mission, and to
  Headquarters and senior mission staff; ability to ensure adequate
  preparation of reports or rationale with respect to key logistic and
  administrative decisions; strong negotiation and conflict-resolution
  skills.  Shows pride in work and
  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 honours commitments;
  delivers outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
  operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports
  subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility of 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.
• Judgment /
  Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex
  situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant
  information before making a decision; considers positive and negative
  impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to
  the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action
  or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks
  assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will
  satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough
  decisions when necessary.
• Managing
  Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility,
  accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles,
  responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member;
  accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a
  task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and
  deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and
  coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and
  initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of
  staff; appraises performance fairly.

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