The following vacancy exist at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria:
Position: FINANCE ANALYST
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline: 04-May-10
Type of Contract: FTA Local
Languages Required: English
Starting Date: (date when the selected canditate is expected to start) 22-May-2010
Duration of Initial Contract: 1 year
Expected Duration of Assignment: with possibility of yearly renewal
Background:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Specialist, the Finance Analyst is responsible for effective delivery of financial services, transparent utilization of financial resources and management of the CO Finance Unit. He/she analyzes and interprets the financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex financial issues. The Finance Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
The Finance Analyst supervises and leads the staff of the Finance Unit. The Finance Analyst works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the CO, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials ensuring successful CO performance in Finance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
• Implementation of operational strategies
• Projects' budgets management and organization of the cost-recovery system
• Control of CO accounts
• Control of CO cash management
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
Impact of Results:
The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency of the UN Agencies and Country Office including improved business results and client services. Forward-looking ICT management has an impact on the organization of office management, knowledge sharing, and information provision.
Competencies
• Corporate Competencies
• Functional Competencies
• Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Management and Leadership
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master's Degree, ACA or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.
Experience:
3-5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and/or managing staff and operational systems. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
For more information and application: Finance Analyst Job Vacancy at UNDP Nigeria (http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=16127)