Finance Assistant Job at UNDP Nigeria

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Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Abuja, NIGERIA

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Post Level: SB-3

Languages Required: English

Duration of Initial Contract: Initial period of one year

Organisation: UNDP

Descriptions:

Under the guidance and supervision of the IT Infrastructure Projects Coordinator, the Finance Assistant provides financial services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Finance Assistant promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The Finance Assistant works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects' staff in BPP and the Country Office (CO) and with UNDP HQs staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.

Summary of Key Functions:

•   Coordinating implementation of operational and financial management strategies

•   Functioning of cost-recovery system

•   Accounting and administrative support

•   Project cash management

•   Knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Education:    

•   Secondary Education; first University Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration and a specialized certification in Accounting and Finance is desirable but it is not a requirement.  

•   Part-qualified accountants from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.

Experience:

•   5 years of relevant and cognate experience in financial, budgetary administration, analysis and reporting at the national or international level is required and essential.

•   Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

•   Experience with ERP financials, preferably ProFi, is an asset.

Interested Candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.

•   Please note that instead of a CV you're required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11)

•   Complete it and upload when prompted.

•   Applications without a fully completed P11 form will not be considered. Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted.

•   The system will only allow for one attachement.

Visit this link for more info and to Apply for Job: UNDP Nigeria Job

Deadline: 13-Apr-12

Finance Assistant Job