Purpose of the job :

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Administrative and Finance Officer, incumbent performs these duties:

Major duties and responsibilities :

• Maintain financial records for projects or other office accounts for which responsibility is assigned. Code and record receipts and payments, assures accuracy of computation and completeness of documents, and maintains continuing status of allotments against obligations ;
• Prepare recurring reports on assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from excess cost or less-than-expected receipts. Prepare special reports to clarify problems or for other reasons ;
• Calculate and compile cost estimates and projected budget requirements and assists in preparation of budget statements for area of assignment ;
• Prepare routine correspondence and maintains personal and telephone contacts with others to discuss matters concerning accounts, and related assignments ;
• Maintain contact with local banks to clarify questions pertaining to office bank accounts ;
• Brief and assist newly arrived international staff, experts and consultants on basic financial procedures and requirements with respect to payments, entitlements, banking and currency provisions and other requirements relating to accounts and finance ;
• Compile and submit claims for GST ;
• Reconcile vendor accounts monthly and clear open items ;
• Perform other related duties, as required

Qualifications and skills :

• Completion of secondary education. Ability to operate calculator or other machines used to maintain accounts. Additional relevant training in accounting is desirable ;
• Five years experience in accounting and finance ;
• Computer skills in various office applications ;
• Commitment to continuous learning for professional development ;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relations both within and outside the organization ;
• Fluency in English with proven strong written and oral communication skills ;
• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEFs mission and professional values.

View our competency framework at Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks :

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service ;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.