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• Provide input and play an active role in
  the preparation of IPSAS compliant Financial Statements for year-end as
  well as monthly and quarterly periodical accounts closing.
• Keenly review and analyze unusual
  accounting transactions and balances and open items in the General
  Ledgerand implement corrective actions.
• Review and reconcile various clearing
  accounts, investigate erroneous/invalid entries and take or recommend
  appropriate corrective accounting action.
• The jobholder will also process
  incoming/outgoing interoffice vouchers (IOVs), interoffice billings (IOBs)
  and intermission billings (IMBs) from/to HQs, agencies, funds, programs
  and other field missions.
• Review and verify that appropriate
  relevant and complete supporting documents have been provided for the
  processing of payments for goods and services received;
• Prepare staff members’ entitlements
  including claims, danger pay, daily subsistence allowance, mission
  subsistence allowance, volunteer living allowance and any other allowances
  for payments in conformity and adherence to applicable United Nations
  policies e.g., staff rules, financial regulations and rules, ST/AI
  issuances or practices, IPSAS accounting standards framework etc.
• Prepare year-end reports for the United
  Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) on all pension contributions
  made by national staff.
• Supervise the disbursement of payments and
  monitor house bank account balances and transaction. Prepare bank
  reconciliation statements and monitor and clear open reconciling items.
• Act as a Certifying Officer under
  Financial Rule 105.5 or Approving Officer under Financial Rule 105.4 in
  adherence with the UN Regulations and Rules.
• Provide advice, financial interpretations,
  adaptations and corrective actions in response to audits and other queries
  to ensure adherence to IPSAS, the UN Financial Regulations and Rules,
  Staff Rules, Administrative Instructions, Bulletins and Circulars.
• Reviews funds receipts and identifies
  sources and records them as appropriate in the General Ledger.

• Prepare cost estimates and budget
  proposals, in terms of mission’s resourcing requirements such as staff and
  non-staff requirements, including programmatic aspects; review, analyse
  and revise data with respect to the finalization of the budget proposals
  as well as Result Based Budgeting inputs.
• The incumbent will administrate the
  mission’s allotments in accordance with the established procedures
  including redeployment/reallocation of funds.
• Offer technical support to programme/fund
  centre managers (Substantive and Support Sections) with respect to the
  elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.

• Keenly monitors/reviews methods used to
  remit payments and supervises investigation of non-receipt of payments.
• Responsible for monitoring the transmittal
  of payments worldwide
• Responsible for disbursement of funds
  within all RSCE house banks; co-executes as bank signatory, all duly
  approved payments to financial institutions within the purview of RSCE by
  verifying banking instructions, methods of payment, partner banks,
  beneficiary details, routing instructions and amounts to be disbursed;
• Responsible for managing banking
  relationships both for RSCE house banks and third party banks to ensure
  seamless banking operations for RSCE and its client mission banks.;
• Reviews incoming payment instructions with
  regard to banking details and sources of funds.
• Prepares payments for final disbursement
  by Cashier.
• Monitors the dispatch of payment
  instructions and cheques to banks and monitor house bank account balances.
• Verifies receipts and deposit slips for
  all incoming funds and process Cash Receipt Vouchers.
• Supports staff members regarding queries on
  payment and deposit-related issues.
• Identifies and annotate bank account
  movements.
• Assists the Chief of Unit/Section in cash
  management, including preparing cash flow forecasts.
• Investigates complaints from clients of
  non-receipt of funds
• Keenly monitors cheque stock and cash
  receipt vouchers and requests for new stock as required.
• Ensures that cash in the vault are
  accounted for on a daily basis.
• In the absence of a Chief Cashier, oversee
  the daily operation of the Cashier’s Unit including the transmittal of
  payments.

• Keeps up-to-date on
  documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to
  programme, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and
  decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance and training (including
  preparation of training materials) to junior staff with respect to
  transaction processing and the use of ERP system and the UN Financial
  Rules and Regulations.
• The incumbent drafts/verifies memoranda
  and/or cables relevant to financial and budget matters to various offices,
  departments and missions.
• Performs other related duties, as
  assigned.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Regional Service Centre at Entebbe (RSCE) Finance Officer job opportunity
  should hold a High School diploma or equivalent with training in
  accounting, business administration or finance or a recognized
  qualification in accountancy / finance is required.
• A minimum of ten years of progressive experience
  within the United Nations system or in the private sector at the national
  or international level in accounting, budgeting or financial management is
  required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 5 years
  for candidates who possess a first level University Degree in business
  administration, finance, accounting or related field.
• Significant exposure and experience
  working in a United Nations peacekeeping operation, funds, and programmes
  or similar international organization or non-governmental organization in
  a conflict or post-conflict setting is required.
• Previous experience working in a UN shared
  service centre in the field service is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English
  (both oral and written) is required.

• Professionalism: Knowledge in
  the use and application of the Organization’s financial regulations and
  rules as well as accounting policies and practices. Knowledge, skills and
  ability to extract, interpret, analyze and apply data across the full
  range of finance, accounting, treasury and budget functions. Demonstrated
  use of initiative and ability to make appropriate linkages in work
  processes and anticipate next steps showing skills and ability to analyze
  and interpret financial data. Ability to plan and achieve the unit’s
  operations and objectives. Shows pride in work and in 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.
• Planning & 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.
• Accountability: Takes ownership
  of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for
  which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality
  standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and
  rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility
  for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own
  shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Client Orientation: Considers
  all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see
  things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive
  partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies
  clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing
  developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed
  and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in
  projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.

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