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Job Title:    Finance Officer

Organization: United
Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)

Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda

Job Opening Number: 20-Finance-RSCE-141343-R-Entebbe (M)

Reports to: Chief
of Section, Financial Services and Compliance Monitoring of the RSCE.

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 delegated authority, the Finance
Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Continuously
improve service delivery by frequently monitoring performance and achieving targeted
performance levels:

• Plans, oversees and prepares the closing of the monthly and year-end
  accounts of the RSCE client missions, ensuring full resolution of all open
  items, accounts receivables and payables and clearing accounts; Endorses
  and guides the financial entries for Assets under Construction.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly IPSAS-compliant financial
  reports up to Trial Balance for all RSCE client missions; Follow-up with
  client missions to clarify and clear outstanding items.
• Prepare financial reports that informs the needs of senior
  management of RSCE client missions, programme and fund centre managers
  throughout the missions, relevant stakeholders as well as those acting of
  the missions at UNHQ
• Ensure that monthly bank reconciliation reports for all RSCE client
  mission house banks are prepared.
• Support the development of accounting manual to document policies,
  procedures, and the use of ERP system.
• Provides advice, financial interpretations, adaptations and
  corrective cations 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.

Continuously
improve process efficiency and drive standardization.

• Ensure that the enhanced internal controls are implemented by all
  teams in the Service Line.
• Ensure internal controls testing is conducted across all Service
  Lines, findings reported to Service Delivery Managers and the Director of
  RSCE.
• Facilitate implementation of RSCE internal controls with Service
  Lines.
• Prepare inputs for the work programme of Financial Reporting,
  determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of
  outputs and their timely delivery

Engage and energize
the workforce: Build the skills and knowledge for success.

• Ensure 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 defining
  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.).
• Ensure that the outputs produced by the Team maintain high-quality
  standards; that reports are clear; objective and based on comprehensive
  data. Ensure that all outputs produced by the team meet required standards
  before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
• Foster teamwork and communication among staff in the team.

Establish a strong
and effective partnership:

• Provide inputs in the development of the 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 feedback.

Other Duties

• Undertakes research and analysis of financial policies and
  procedure; 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 and RSCE client missions, under the sub-delegation
  of authority from the Director, RSCE
• Provide substantive input in the preparation of position papers and
  reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory
  Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, and other policy-making
  organs, as appropriate.
• Contribute to the reporting to intergovernmental bodies on
  financial/programme performance or on programmatic/substantive issues, as
  appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual
  reports.
• Ensure the integrity of financial and management systems and the
  controls that underpin them.
• Provides support with respect to representation of the RSCE in the
  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.
• Provide policy guidance to the Chief of 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) in business
  administration, finance or related field. 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 desirable
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in
  finance, administration. budget, business administration or related area
  is required
• 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.
• Knowledge of internal control systems is required
• Experience in applying International Accounting Standards such as
  International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), International
  Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or similar accruals-based accounting
  standards to financial reporting is required
• Experience in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems,
  specifically Umoja (SAP) or similar, is desirable.
• Experience holding significant responsibilities in the management of
  financial resources and reporting thereof is required.
• Languages: fluency
  in English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable

Competencies

• Professionalism –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.
• 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 client.
• 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.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send their applications
through the United Nations online portal at the link below.

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Deadline: 4^th November 2020

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