Senior Finance Assistant Job at UNICEF Nigeria

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Job Title: Senior Finance Assistant GS 7

Location: Abuja

Vacancy number: (VN-NGR-10-2010)

Job Area: Financial Support Functions

Organisation: UNICEF Nigeria

Sector: NGO

The successful candidate will under the supervision of the Finance Officer Abuja, carry out the following responsibilities:

1. Undertake visits to implementing partners to establish and/or review systems and procedures for compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations as well as HACT guidelines and prepare reports and recommendations. Also carry out assurance visits and spot checks for compliance testing. Prepare and conduct training to staff and implementing partners.

2. Maintains ledgers and accounting records for classification and recording of financial transactions and for the reconciliation of accounts and preparation of recurring or special reports. Maintains cash books, including control of disbursements and balancing of books and ledgers; Responsible for reconciliation of cash books with bank statements. Prepares financial data for budget estimates and financial planning.

3. Reconciles Personal Advances & Recoveries (PAR) accounts for staff (international and national) as well as the General Ledger accounts. Prepares Quarterly PAR report. Assists UNICEF field offices as and when required. Raises Journal Vouchers for adjustments. Ensures recovery of advances and accounts receivable.

4. Maintains liaisons with officials of local banks and financial institutions to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, Monitor changes of all procedures and regulations, and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts. Collate cash forecasts and prepare replenishment requests. Initiates correspondence to verify data, answers queries and obtains additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.

5. Calculation and payment of salaries, allowances, overtime, travel claims and other payments to staff members, experts and consultants, vendors and other claimants; Update the payroll tables in vision as required.

6. Assists higher level officers in all aspects of accounts maintenance and budget control by providing reports on financial status, procedures, exchange rates, costs and expenditures, and potential funding problems.

7. Provides briefing/advice and information to staff members both within the Nigeria Country Office and field offices on the application and interpretation of UN/UNICEF accounting and financial rules, regulations, procedures and policies. Provide guidance/training to new and other Finance and Programme Assistants on financial issues as may be necessary. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum qualification and competencies:

• Completion of secondary education; Degree or its equivalent in Accounting or Finance is desirable. Additional professional certificate in accounting is an asset.

• Seven (7) years of progressive work experience in Finance and accounting. Proficiency and experience in use of accounting software is required.

• Excellent knowledge of English Language is required. Knowledge of local language of duty station is an asset

• Good judgment, organization, analytical and accuracy skills.

• Integrity, honesty and high sense of responsibility

• Good knowledge of computer applications, accounting softwares and database management.

• Good communication and interpersonal and team work skills

• Knowledge of UNICEF procedures/policies an added advantage

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in an international and multicultural environment.

• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and professional values.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send cover letter (one page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form.

Deadline: 06 March 2012.

Senior Finance Assistant Job