United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the program...
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Finance and Budget Assistant (Multiple) (Temporary Job Opening)
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationKCSE
- Experience7 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 
Responsibilities
BUDGETING:
- Assist in the collection of data and preparation of cost estimates and budget proposals in terms of staff and on-staff requirements for regular budget and extra-budgetary resources under UNON Administration.
- Support the monitoring of budget implementation and performance and recommendations for reallocation of funds as necessary. • Ensure that requisitions for goods and services are in line with authorized budgets, the priorities of the organization and the UN financial rules and regulations.
- Assist in reviewing requests for creation and extension of positions as well as requests for recruitment.
- Assist in the execution of cost recovery in line with established agreements and policies and support on the collection of associated receivables.
- Perform certifying functions of financial transactions as per delegation
ACCOUNTING:
- Process financial documents in line with the financial rules and regulations.
- Review and analysis of various accounting data and assist in the review and analysis of financial statementsRespond to queries and draft correspondence to clients and other stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
- Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are in place and functioning.
- Ensure that all relevant records and audit trails are maintained.
- Act as deputy to team leader and back up for other team members.
- Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
- Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Education
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Supplementary training in finance, administration, project management or related field is required.
Work Experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in finance, budget or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced by two (2) years for candidates who possess a first level University degree.
- Experience with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and finance system such as Oracle or Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) is desirable. Experience with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience with processes of Financial Management is desirable. Experience with integrated business processes, analytics and reporting is desirable. Experience with Asset Accounting is desirable.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) on careers.un.org to apply
