Finance Associate, GS-6/FT,#00021425, Bujumbura, Burundi

Job Number: 528451 | Vacancy Link

Locations: Africa: Burundi

Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Advise and assist on all aspects related to preparation of reports, compilation of data and answering queries on pledges recorded, funds received, adjustments made to ensure financial compliance, accuracy and completeness of data for its inclusion into statement of accounts and adjustment of budgets. Advise units of discrepancies and assist to resolve differences in their records.

2. Maintain financial records and monitor systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.

3. Act as a Local Finance focal point for the Global Shared Service Center, verify and ensure accuracy by checking invoices, making necessary calculations including all relevant data to be submitted to GSSC.

4. Prepares recurring reports as schedules and special reports, as required for budget preparation, audits or other reasons.

5. Close year-end account and assist in the preparation of year-end reports related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepayment, deposits, NEP and leave balances, etc.

6. Advises and assists international staff, experts and consultants on all aspects of allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters, and calculates and authorizes payments due for claims and services.

7. Initiates correspondence to verify data, answers queries and obtains additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.

8. Maintains liaisons with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations, and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts.  This includes prepares recurring reports and bank reconciliation.

9. Prepares detailed cost estimates, and participates in budget analysis and projects, as required.

10. Performs other duties, as required.

IV. Impact of Results

The efficiency and efficacy of the Finance Associate directly impacts on the optimum, appropriate and effective use of resources and efficient financial recording, accounting and reporting, which in turn facilitates management oversight, decision making and quality control.

V. Competencies and level of proficiency required (please base on UNICEF Competency Profiles)

Core Values

* Diversity and inclusion

* Integrity

Core competencies

* Communication (II)

* Working with People (II)

* Drive for Results (II)

Functional Competencies:

* Analyzing (II)

* Applying Technical Expertise (II)

* Planning & Organizing (II)

* Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

 VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Completion of secondary education is required with professional/university level courses in Accounting and Finance/Business administration considered as an asset.

Experience:

A minimum of six years of clerical experience in finance and accounting is required.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in French and Working knowledge of English required. Fluency in the local language of the duty station would be an asset

Closing Date Mon Dec 23 2019 22:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)