The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationKCSE
- Experience10 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 
BUDGET AND FINANCE:
- Provides expert assistance in the preparation and development of the Division's work programme and budget.
- Assists in monitoring budget/work programme with respect to various budgets, trust funds, grant and other funds on a regular basis, and suggests re-allocations of resources and implements the re-allocations as necessary.
- Collects data from relevant databases and prepares customized financial reports.
- Reviews, analyses and assists in the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements. Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
- Monitors budget implementation/expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary.
- Monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established donor policies and procedures.
- Assist the Finance and Budget Officer in conducting Fiduciary Management Capacity Assessments.
TRAVEL CERTIFICATION:
- Ensures that all travel requests are properly certified in accordance with UN regulations, rules and procedures. Assures accuracy of entitlements and figures and that cost of transportation is the most economical to the organization and that budget allotment and object expenditure codes are valid.
- Monitors and reviews travel claims and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, reasonableness, validity, and conformity with UN Rules. Reviews the automated information management system and ensures that no claim is duplicated and that arrangements are made to collect charges for any deviation from the authorized itinerary and shipment allowance in excess of entitlements.
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Work Experience
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, administration or related field is required.
- The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
- Experience in conducting trainings is required. Experience in processing transactions using the finance, and business intelligence and reporting modules in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Systems Applications and Products (SAP) is required.
- Experience with preparing budget proposals and budget monitoring or extra-budgetary including donor funded projects and regular budget resources is desirable. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on careers.un.org to apply
