Finance Assistant - G5, Banjul, The Gambia

United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA

Staff Closes 04 Jun 2026 7 days left

Overview

The Finance Assistant provides financial and administrative services, ensuring quality assurance and compliance for the EU-ISEY project. The role delivers high-quality and accurate financial and administrative services to internal and external clients.


Key Responsibilities
  • Executes all financial management tasks for UNFPA's project activities, including budgeting and expenditure tracking.
  • Ensures full compliance of financial processes with UNFPA rules and the Financial and Administrative Framework Agreement (FAFA) with the EU.
  • Provides financial oversight for grants issued to local CSOs and NGOs for community engagement and mentorship.
  • Reviews and processes travel claims, consultant fees, and vendor payments, ensuring adequate supporting documentation.
  • Retrieves and compiles documentation for HACT audits, spot checks, and annual financial reports.
Required Experience

Completed secondary education with 5 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting with 2 years of experience. Familiarity with UN/UNFPA procedures, ERP/PeopleSoft systems, and Excel.

Qualifications

Completed secondary education or a bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English with good verbal and written skills.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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