Finance Analyst Job at UNDP Nigeria

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Job Title: Finance Analyst

Job ID: 36976

Job Location: Abuja, NIGERIA

Organisation: United Nations Development Programme – UNDP Nigeria

Type of Contract: FTA Local

Post Level: NO-A

Languages Required: English  

Duration of Initial Contract: Intial duration of one year

Background: – Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Country Director Operations and direct supervision of Head of Finance, the Finance Analyst is responsible for effective and transparent utilization of financial resources and integrity of financial services. The Finance Analyst promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. He/she analyzes and interprets the financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex financial issues.  – The Finance Analyst works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the Country Office (CO) and with UNDP HQs staff and Government officials ensuring successful Country Office (CO) performance in Finance. – The Finance Analyst may be required to supervise other support/Finance staff and back stop the head of Finance and other Finance colleagues.

Summary of key functions:

•   Implementation of operational and financial management strategies

•   Projects' budget management

•   CO cash management

•   Control of CO accounts

•   Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing;

Education:

•   Advanced (Masters) University Degree in Finance/Accounting, Business or Public Administration, or a professional accounting qualification from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy. Professionally qualified accountants from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.

•    UNDP Advanced Accountancy and Finance test is required.

Experience:  

•    Up to 2 years of relevant experience in providing financial management services, 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 and ERP financials, preferably PeopleSoft.

•   Experience of IPSAS is required.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English.

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