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• Provide advice, financial interpretations, adaptations and
  corrective actions in response to audits and other queries to ensure
  adherence to the UN Financial Regulations and Rules, Staff Rules,
  Administrative Instructions, Bulletins and Circulars;
• Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal
  control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are
  maintained;
• Manage a unit within Finance Section, encompassing several funding
  sources, large volume of transactions, and extensive dispersed activities;
  
• Monitor that proposed obligations or disbursements for services,
  supplies and equipment, as well as those pertaining to personnel, are in
  accordance with UN Financial Regulations and Rules, relevant
  appropriations and staffing tables and corresponding approved allotments;
• Analyze and review monthly financial statements prior to submission
  to UN Headquarters (UNHQ) to ensure correctness and completeness of the
  financial statements;
• Review and verify that bank reconciliations are completed on a
  monthly basis for all RSCE managed bank accounts;
• Review payments, advances and interoffice charges on the basis of
  proper supporting vouchers and other documents which indicate that the
  goods and services have been received;
• Prepare monthly cash projections. Verify periodic cash counts from
  the Cashier’s imprest or other petty cash funds for submission in monthly
  reporting;
• Prepare responses to internal/external audit observations;
• Produce major/complex, and ad hoc financial reports for management purposes;
  
• Take initiative to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Participate in the implementation of the International Public Sector
  Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  System;
• Act as board member in property survey boards, local committee of
  contracts, or any other local boards as directed by the Service Delivery
  Manager.
• Manage the staff under his/her supervision and evaluate and monitor
  their performance;
• Perform other related duties as required.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Regional Service Centre
  at Entebbe (RSCE) Finance Officer job placement should hold an advanced
  university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in finance,
  business administration, accounting, economics 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
  Accounting and Financial reporting, finance, including significant
  responsibilities in the management of financial resources and reporting
  thereof required
• Knowledge of internal control systems is required. Experience in the
  use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, specifically Umoja
  (SAP) is desirable
• Previous experience in applying International Accounting Standards
  such as IPSAS, IFRS or similar accruals based accounting standards to
  financial reporting is also desirable.
• Languages: Fluency
  in English is required. A working knowledge of French is desirable.

• 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/Mission, 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.

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