Overview
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for providing financial and budget support within the Department of Operational Support. This role involves preparing financial statements, monitoring expenditures, and assisting with budget submissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares interim and final financial statements for trust fund contributions.
- Prepares supporting documents for cost estimates and budget proposals.
- Assists managers in elaborating resource requirements for budget submissions.
- Monitors expenditures and compares with approved budgets, preparing adjustments as necessary.
- Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure correct object of expenditure and fund availability.
- Assists in preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of budget performance reports.
- Monitors integrity of financial databases and extra-budgetary resources.
- Verifies accuracy of input data and ensures consistency of data.
- Co-ordinates with other finance and budget staff on related issues.
- Drafts correspondence to respond to financial and budget enquiries.
- Maintains and updates files.
- May provide guidance, training, and daily supervision to other general service staff.
- Assists with the collection and analysis of data and preparation of data presentations and reports.
- Assists with visualizations and updating information material.
Required Experience
A minimum of seven years (7) of experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in Finance Module, Grants Management Module in Umoja or similar ERP system is required. At least one (1) year experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience in the administration and management of extra-budgetary resources is desirable.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
