UN Finance Officer Job Careers – United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Organization: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Number: 19-Finance-RSCE-123889-F-Entebbe (M)
Grade: P4
About US:
The Regional Service Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for RSCE, in compliance with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations Secretariat rules and regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations Headquarters and oversight bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the Global Field Support Strategy Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within the delegated authority, the Finance Officer is responsible for the following duties:
- Plans and oversees and prepares the closing of the monthly and Year-End Accounts of the RSCE client missions ensuring full resolution of all open items, Account Receivables and Payables and Clearing Accounts; Endorses and guides the financial entries for Assets under Construction; Supervise the preparation of monthly financial reports up to Trial Balance stage for all RSCE client’s missions in compliance with IPSAS standards
- Prepares financial reports that informs and meets the need of senior management of RSCE client missions, programme and fund center managers throughout the missions, relevant external stakeholders as well as those acting on behalf of the missions at UNHQ;
- Provides advice, financial interpretations, adaptations and corrective actions in response to RSCE client missions’ audits and other queries to ensure adherence to the UN Financial Regulations and Rules, Staff Rules, Administrative Instructions, Bulletins and Circulars under the guidance of Chief of Section, Financial Services;
- Establishes a strong and effective partnership by providing inputs in the development of client mission partnership survey questions pertaining to financial reporting functions; Ensure the quality of the financial reporting and various inputs provided from RSCE meet the satisfaction level of desk officers in UNHQ responsible for the various client missions; Ensure that the team leaders take actions on the client mission survey findings and UNHQ monitoring and control feedback.
- Continuously improves service delivery by frequently monitoring performance and achieving targeted performance levels; Ensure that accurate accounting records from IPSAS-compliant trial balances derived, are maintained by all teams and Timely review and follow up regarding the root cause of outstanding reconciling items, following up with client missions to clarify and clear of outstanding items.
- Supports the development of accounting manual to document policies, procedures, and the use of ERP systems.
- Continuously improves process efficiency and drive standardization; ensure that the enhanced internal controls are implemented by all teams in Service Line and facilitate that Internal Controls testing is conducted across all Service Lines, and findings reported to Service Delivery Managers and the Chief of RSCE.
- Engages and energizes the workforce: Build the skills and knowledge for success; Ensures that all team members in the Service Line complete all mandatory and compliance-related trainings (including RSCE induction and client orientation training); Participate in the workforce planning project, inclusive of Financial Reporting role profiles and assist in conducting a gap assessment; Support the Chief of Section on continuous staff development (through external training, internal knowledge sharing sessions, etc.)
- Ensures compliance with IPSAS and full transition to the Umoja way of doing business; Ensures that the established IPSAS compliance monitoring and internal control framework is fully implemented by all teams; Report findings and make recommendations to Chief of Section, Financial Services and Compliance Monitoring.
Others Duties
- Undertakes research and analysis of financial policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and/or modifications
- Acts as an Approving Officer under Financial Rule 105.4 in adherence with the UN Regulations and Rules.
- Acts as a Finance Functional Approver for provisioning of Umoja Finance roles for RSCE & RSCE client missions under the sub-delegation of Authority from the Chief, RSCE
- Ensures the integrity of financial and management systems and the controls that underpin them.
- Provides support with respect to representation of the RSCE in meetings of legislative organs
- Plans, organizes, manages, guides, trains and supervises the work of the Team assigned. Plan and oversee the management of activities undertaken by the team;
- Provides policy guidance to the Chief of Section, Financial Services and Compliance Monitoring on conceptual strategy, development and management of the implementation of overall strategies of RSCE Financial policies and procedures
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) Finance Officer job placement should hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in finance, business administration, accounting or other finance related discipline is required. A first level university degree in the above-mentioned fields with a combination of relevant academic qualifications (certification/training in finance/Accountancy) and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Professional certification/accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant or by a similar professional body is highly desirable.
- At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting and financial reporting, analysis and interpretation of financial results, cost recovery and control monitoring, is required.
- Knowledge of International public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is required.
- Experience in use of ERP or SAP is required.
- Experience in supporting international operations involving military/security, logistics, infrastructure development, or a similar undertaking is highly desirable.
- Experience in working in a shared service centre or other centralized support is desirable.
- Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds and programmes)-or similar international organization or non-governmental organization- in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable.
- Experience with financial management or accounting in an international setting is desirable.
- Languages: Fluency in English is required. A working knowledge of French is desirable.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Effectiveness in implementing accounting policies, procedures and new programs; ability to provide seasoned effective specialized advice in a broad range of financial, areas to Head of Office, and to Headquarters and senior mission staff; ability to ensure adequate preparation of reports or rationale with respect to key logistic and administrative decisions; strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work
- Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility of delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
- Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;Uses time efficiently
- Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send their applications through the United Nations online portal at the link below.
Deadline: 30th October 2019
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