Job Title: Finance and Administrative Associate
Job ID: 31954
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme – UNDP Nigeria
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-3
Languages Required: English
Duration of Initial Contract: Initial period of one year
Background:
This position is located in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office in Abuja Nigeria (CONIG). The incumbent will be responsible for providing operational and administrative support to the project. S/he will be responsible for organizing travels, supporting organization of events, organizing workshops, preparing documents for dissemination, and providing secretarial support for the project. S/he will also provide support in all financial aspects of the project, as shall be deemed expedient. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Project Finance Officer, and the guidance of the Project Coordinator, and assist the staff of the Core Project Unit.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide financial support to the project, including assisting in preparing budgets and financial reports
• Undertake finance business process mapping and ensure proper accounting for project expenditures
• Adapt and implement processes and procedures to ensure full compliance with UN, UNODC and UNDP rules, regulations, financial records, reports, audit requirements, and internal controls
• Ensure effective and efficient administration of budget and functioning of the optimal cost-recovery system
• Ensure proper cash management, including assistance to the Finance Officer in managing and disbursing project related cash
Education:
• Secondary Education, with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance. University Degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration desirable, but it is not a requirement.
Experience:
• A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in finance, administration, budget preparation, budget monitoring and analysis are required.
• Experience in UN/UNDP financial procedures is an asset. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Publisher, etc) is also required.
• Experience in ATLAS, FOML and ProFi systems will be considered a plus.
• Experience of IPSAS and/or IFRS an asset. Knowledge of European Union financial procedures an advantage.
Other Skills:
• Up-to-date knowledge and practical experience of auditing approaches and practices, especially of public or international institutions is desirable.
Language Requirements:
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in English, with excellent drafting skills, is essential.
• Knowledge of other main languages in Nigeria would be an advantage
Application Deadline: 12th September 2012.
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