United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): Finance Assistant

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is recruiting for Finance Assistant.

Post Title: Finance Assistant

Post Level: ICS 05
Duty Post: ABUJA
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment (FTA)
Duration: One Year (Subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance)
Organizational Context

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager and direct supervision of the Admin/Finance Associate, the Finance Assistant ensures the effective functioning of financial operations and systems in support of the programme and office management. S/he works closely with programme and project staff providing financial monitoring and analysis of projects and advising managers on expenditure trends and implementation rates.

S/he delivers quality services in Financial Management and works closely with other members of the operation team for administrative support for effective execution of UNFPA programmes both in the Field Office and Project offices.

Results-oriented Functional Statement (focusing on individual contribution, engagement, communities of interest and impact of action)
• Supports the monitoring of programme financial performance for all core and non-core resources by providing necessary financial information and analysis, including implementation rate against indicators/results. Detects potential over-under expenditure problems and suggests remedial action.

• supports the Development of tools and mechanisms for effective and efficient monitoring of programme and project budgets, coordinates compilation of financial data and provides accurate and up-dated financial information to HQ on a continuous basis.

• Facilitates the Interpretation of financial policies and procedures particularly relating to NEX and provides guidance and training to staff and project managers. Strives to identify ways in which
programme financial needs can be met within existing policies.

• Assists in the management of the Country Office budget by budget formulation, controlling
allotments, monitoring expenditures, and preparing revisions according to the needs of the
office.

• Supports effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit
follow-up as well as managing correspondences for the finance unit.

• Facilitates financial transactions and processes to internal and external clients in an accurate and timely manner, including liaison with UNDP finance unit.

• Any other duties as my be assigned by the Representative.

Required Competencies

Core competencies
- Valuing diversity
- Performance management
- Developing people/fostering innovation and empowerment
- Working in Teams
- Communicating information and ideas/knowledge sharing
- Integrity/commitment to mandate
- Appropriate and transparent decision making
- Results orientation and commitment to excellence
- Self-management/emotional intelligence and conflict management/negotiating and resolving disagreements

Functional Competencies
- Business Acumen
- Implementing management systems
- Innovation and marketing of new approaches
- Client orientation
- Organizational awareness
- Job knowledge/technical expertise

Qualification and Experience

Education
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, and/or finance is preferable.

Experience
5 years of relevant experience in the public or private sector.

Language and other Requirement:

Languages: Fluency in oral and written English
Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software applications.

Application Deadline
 23 July, 2010

Method of Application
All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae (CV), attached as one file in MS WORD format only. Applications should be addressed to: The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and forwarded to e-mail addresses: vacancyrhu.ng@unfpa.org latest by 23 July, 2010 and clearly marked “ FINANCE ASSISTANT” as subject.

Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further interest. Kindly also note that ONLY applications sent by e-mail will be accepted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.