UNICEF seeks to recruit a Finance Officer,NOA,Asmara,Eritrea #90464, (Open for Eritrean Nationals only)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Eritrea is inviting applications from suitably qualified Eritrean nationals for the post of Finance Officer, IMIS No.90464.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-Term

DURATION: Two years

LEVEL:NO-1

DUTY STATION: Asmara

PURPOSE: Under the close supervision of the Chief of Operations assists in the area of Finance and Accounting control, recording, reporting of assets, liabilities and income. Monitors the appropriate disbursement of funds and payments of accounts in accordance with the rules, regulations and established budgetary limits.

Major duties and responsibilities:

1. Controls and operates bank accounts in accordance with UN/UNICEF financial rules and regulations and local banking practices. Provides up-to-date information on the cash position or status of such accounts. Reconciles bank statements, keeps abreast of all procedures and regulations regarding the maintenance of bank accounts, exchange and interest rates, etc.
2. Review fund analysis reports, payroll simulation and verification of accuracy of payroll transactions.
3. Review and verify payments documents prior to submission to GSSC.
4. Manages VISION/accounting system, provides training and orientation to staff on its use and coordinates with ICT on technical adjustments or irregularities to meet local conditions. Supervises timely maintenance of accounting and finance system. Briefs staff on the application and interpretation of UN/UNICEF accounting and financial rules, regulations, procedures and policies.
5. Reviews budget expenditures by codes against approved allotments, and verifies compliance with reports received from HQs. Prepares and analyzes financial data for budget estimates and financial planning.
6. Undertakes spot check visits to project sites with Programme sections to assist in the review and follow up of overdue DCTs to provide accounting and finance training and support, establishes and/or reviews systems and procedures for compliance with the rules and regulations and prepares reports and recommendations.
7. Certifies the appropriate, accurate and timely processing and recording of disbursements and payments, (e.g. vendor payments, travel claims, DCT, etc.), in accordance with established rules, regulations and systems, and within budgetary limits. Also ensures recovery of advances and accounts receivable.

 

 Minimum qualifications & experience:

1. University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with specialization in Finance and Accounting.
2. One year of practical professional work experience in finance and accounting.Working experience in SAP will be an added advantage.
3. Experience in an international organization is desirable.
4. Fluency in English and the local working language of the duty station is required.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Candidate should provide evidence of completion/exemption from national service. Please note that Completion/exemption of national service is a requirement. Copy of card/exemption must be attached. Applications without this requirement will not be considered.

 

Closing date of Application: Two weeks from date of advertisement  

UNICEF’s core values include; Commitment, Diversity and Integrity.

The Core competencies required for this post are:

• Communication [Level I]
• Drive for Result  [Level II]
• Working With People [Level I]

The technical competencies required for this post are:

• Analyzing  [Level I]
• Applying Technical Expertise [Level II]
• Planning and Organizing [Level II]
• Following Instructions and Procedures [Level II]

View our competency framework at: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

 

Remarks:

This vacancy announcement is internal and is open for UN staff only.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Please attach a recent CV and photocopies of academic qualifications.