Overview

Provides support with budget preparation and financial reporting. Monitors expenditures and reconciles accounts.

Tasks Summary

• Prepares supporting documents for cost estimates and budget proposals
• Monitors expenditures against approved budgets and prepares adjustments
• Reviews requisitions for goods and services
• Assists in budget performance submissions and reports
• Monitors financial databases and verifies data accuracy
• Scrutinizes source documents for accuracy and validity
• Investigates erroneous charges and takes corrective actions
• Reconciles and reviews suspense accounts
• Extracts and analyzes financial data
• Consolidates data into financial statements
• Audits accounting transactions
• Serves as Approving Officer for disbursements up to an authorized level
• Provides guidance and training to colleagues
• Drafts correspondence on financial and budget matters

Experience Requirements

Minimum of seven years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services or related area. Minimum of 5 years if possessing a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in the use of information technology programs related to spreadsheets, databases and word processing is required. Minimum of five years experience using an enterprise resource planning system in accounting or finance is required. One year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience with the application of Financial Regulations and Rules and staff rules of the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Contract Duration: Initial period of one year