Finance Assistant Job in Kenya - UN

Finance and Budget
Assistant

Responsibilities

Budget:

• Provide
  support with respect to the review, analysis and preparation of the
  medium-term plan and its revisions.


• Prepare
  supporting documents (narrative and supporting tables) with respect to GEF
  submissions and UNEP Programme of Work.


• Assist
  managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget
  submissions.


• Undertake
  research and provides support to higher level Finance & Budget
  Officers with respect to budget reviews of relevant intergovernmental and
  expert bodies.


• Monitor
  expenditures and compare with approved budget; prepare adjustments as
  necessary.


• Review
  requisitions for goods and services to ensure correct objects of
  expenditure have been charged, and availability of funds.


• Assist
  in preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of
  budget performance reports, analyze variances between approved budgets and
  actual expenditures.


• Monitor
  integrity of various financial databases.


• Verify
  accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency of data in previous
  allotments to new allotments issued.


• Co-ordinate
  with other finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation
  of budget reports.


• Periodic
  reconciliation of accounts.


• Draft
  or prepare correspondences to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant
  financial and budget matters

Treasury:

• Review
  incoming payment instructions with regard to banking details and sources
  of funds.


• Prepare
  payments for final disbursement by Cashier.


• Notify
  payees on status on payments.



• Assist
  staff members, Fund Management Officers, Administrative Officers, and
  donors regarding queries on payment and deposit related issues.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM:
  Knowledge of theories, concepts and approaches related to finance,
  budgeting and accounting. 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.


• TEAMWORK:
  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 decisions, even when such
  decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team
  accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.


• PLANNING
  AND 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.

Education

• High
  school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional qualifications in
  accounting, finance or related field are desirable. Certified Public
  Accountant (CPA) certificate or equivalent is desirable.

Work Experience

• A
  minimum of seven (7) years progressive working experience in finance,
  budget, accounting or related area is required.


• Experience
  in Global Environment Facility (GEF) project/grant management, budgeting,
  accounting, and financial management is required.


• Proven
  experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as
  Systems Applications and Products (SAP) is desirable.

How to Apply

Apply for the job
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