Country: Liberia
Closing date: 28 Jan 2017
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative and direct supervision of the International Operations Manager the Finance Associate ensures the effective functioning of financial operations and systems in support of the programme and office management. S/he works closely with programmes and project staff providing financial monitoring and analysis of projects and advising managers on expenditure trends and implementation rates.
Supports the monitoring of programme financial performance for all core and non-core resources by providing necessary financial information and analysis, including implementation rate against indicators/results. Detects potential over/under expenditure problems and suggests remedial action.
Develops tools and mechanisms for effective and efficient monitoring of programme and project budgets, coordinates compilation of financial data and provides accurate and up-dated financial information to Operations Manager on a continuous basis.
Strives to identify ways in which programme financial needs can be met within existing policies, regulations and procedures.
Ensures the effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up and processes financial transactions in an accurate and timely way, in all NEX projects.
Ensures that projects have all the necessary financial and programme manuals for easy reference and use (project management, implementation modalities, monitoring and evaluation, documenting and reporting, and information/knowledge sharing).
Facilitates financial operations between NEX projects and the UNFPA country office, advising on budgetary and accounting requirements, ensuring that proper books of project accounts and accurate ledgers are maintained by the NEX projects,
Assists in the preparation of quarterly requisitions and retirements, including ensuring that the requisition and the retirements have all acquired supporting documentation, and shadow databases for all the NEX projects.
Examines all quarterly reports to/from UNFPA/projects and reconciles outstanding issues or advances, and conducts onsite inspection of project books of accounts and assets, including project performance (value for money analysis).
Liaises with the Operations Manager on audit and personnel matters related to NEX project accounts
Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Representative/Operations Manager
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:First level University Degree in either of the following fields, business administration, finance and accounting;
Minimum 6 years of professional experience in the public, multi-lateral or private sector;
Strong analytical and results-oriented skills with demonstrated experience in financial planning and budgeting;
Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills
Computer literacy in office software applications
Dedication to United Nations principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously within a team and with different nationalities.
How to apply:
Candidates should submit their applications indicating post and vacancy number, attach an updated CV, and a completed United Nations Personnel History Form P.11 obtainable from the UNFPA website at www.unfpa.org.
ALL APPLICATIONS, WITH RELEVANT ATTACHMENTS, SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO: elamin@unfpa.org with copy to morris@unfpa.org.
UNFPA will only respond to applicants who will meet the stated job requirements.