Assistant Finance Officer

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For P1/NOA - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education

Accounting; Finance;  Public Administratin

Business Administration; Economics; or other relevant field.

(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses

Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Essential

Excellent computer skills, in particular in MS Office applications. Excellent communication skills.

Desirable

Working experience of at least one year in an intergovernmental organization (United Nations or similar). Good knowledge of United Nations financial rules and procedures. Good understanding of accrual accounting (such as IPSAS or IFRS). Working experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle Financial modules.

Functional Skills

*IT-Computer Literacy

*FI-Financial Accounting - Modified cash-based accounting as per international standards

FI-Financial Accrual Accounting under internationally accepted standards (IFRS,IPSAS,etc)

FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other)

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For P1/NOA - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education

Accounting; Finance;  Public Administratin

Business Administration; Economics; or other relevant field.

(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses

Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Essential

Excellent computer skills, in particular in MS Office applications. Excellent communication skills.

Desirable

Working experience of at least one year in an intergovernmental organization (United Nations or similar). Good knowledge of United Nations financial rules and procedures. Good understanding of accrual accounting (such as IPSAS or IFRS). Working experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle Financial modules.

Functional Skills

*IT-Computer Literacy

*FI-Financial Accounting - Modified cash-based accounting as per international standards

FI-Financial Accrual Accounting under internationally accepted standards (IFRS,IPSAS,etc)

FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other)

- Contribute to the assessment of budgetary needs for administrative budgets (ABOD); monitor and control ABOD expenditure in the office.

- Analyze, evaluate and control disbursements/receipts, as well as expenditure variances against approved budgets.

- Review vouchers, including ABOD and project disbursements.

- Propose monthly cash requirements for the office, and ensure adequate and timely replenishments of funds;

- Contribute to the preparation and processing of monthly accounts.

- Provide financial status reports to supervisors.

- Analyze and evaluate financial reports within the area of responsibility on a regular basis.

- Maintain relationships with local bank at the transactional level.

- Ensure that payments are effectuated by the monthly deadline.

- Ensure that monthly accounts are correct and approved, and ensure timely monthly bank reconciliations, including open items, review and clearance of unwanted requisitions and PO balances.

- Conduct regular checks of petty cash and cash accounts.

- Verify that all financial transactions are correct and in accordance with UNHCR rules and procedures.

- Prepare office-level financial expenditure reports submitted to the Regional Bureau or Headquarters.

- Approve vouchers, including ABOD and project disbursements.