Vacancy title:
Finance Assistant- Temporary Appointment- G5
Jobs at:
World Health OrganizationDeadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 06 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 22 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Objectives of the Programme
Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Description of Duties
Under the general supervision of the Finance Officer and general guidance of the Operations Officer, the incumbent performs the following functions: Support financial management through: Maintenance of financial records and financial transactions and ensure e-Imprest records are up-to-date and fully balanced. Processing of VAT and other receivable due to the Organization to ensure that are promptly recovered. Processing of suppliers' invoices and monitors all requests for payments, ensuring that all supporting documents (invoices, contract, act of acceptance, etc.) are attached and properly signed, stamped and are in accordance with the delegation of authority, before making any payments. Liaison with GSC for all payments that are due to suppliers. Reconciliation of bank accounts; response to enquiries; provision of advice and guidance to clients in the Country Office and performing closely related tasks. Verification of financial transactions and returns e.g., Direct Financial Corporation (DFC), Direct Implementation (DI), Travel Claims to the WHO country office for accuracy and compliance with the financial rules and regulations, manual and operating procedures of organization. Management of correspondences and responses to queries on office accounts and financial transactions as required. Generation of scheduled and ad hoc Global Management System reports and special reports as required to facilitate financial implementation analysis. Advise and assist staff on various financial processes, controls and operations in the GSM environment Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Education
Essential: Completion of secondary education or equivalent technical training or commercial education with specialization in accounting, budgeting or finance.
Desirable: - Diploma or higher education in accounting or finance will be an advantage.
Experience
Essential: At least 5 years of experience in Finance, Budgeting and/or accounting activities.
Desirable: Experience in other areas such as Administration, Program Management, Procurement would be an asset. Experience in UN in an administrative cluster to have a sound knowledge of its rules, regulation, procedures and practices as related to the work.
Skills
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement inputs from several sources; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to conceptualize and carry out tasks with little supervision; to provide financial analytical reports, using appropriate software; to interpret financial rules and regulations; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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