Finance and Budget Assistant, G5

Overview

Assists in the preparation of budget and financial documents, including cost estimates, budget proposals, and expenditure reports. Provides support for budget reviews and performance reports.

Tasks Summary

• Assists in the preparation of supporting documents for cost estimates and budget proposals.
• Supports Finance/Budget Officers in extracting information and generating expenditure reports.
• Assists in the development of resource requirements for budget submissions and budget performance submissions.
• Consolidates data and provides support for budget reviews.
• Assists in the preparation/finalization of budget performance reports.
• Reviews pre-commitments and commitments to ensure fund availability.
• Assists in the management of trust funds.
• Assists in the issuance of allotments and staffing table authorizations.
• Verifies accuracy of input data for allotments.
• Keeps up-to-date on financial and budgetary guidelines.
• Drafts routine correspondence related to financial and budgetary matters.
• Maintains and keeps up-to-date files.
• Provides support in the preparation of agreements and memorandums of understanding.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of five years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and relevant software packages, is required. Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP), such as Umoja, and other relevant software packages is desirable. Experience working with the United Nations or other international organization is desirable. Experience in reviewing agreements is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Other Details

Languages Required: English is required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026, with possibility of extension.

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