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Finance Assistant, G-6Employer UNODC |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 13.04.2024 - 12.05.2024 |
| Field of activity / position: |
Finance, accounting, consulting / Administrative / Financial Assistant |
| Duties | This position is located in the Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) with duty station in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Finance Assistant will work under the broad authority and guidance of the Regional Representative for ROCA and the direct supervision of the Associate Administrative Officer (Operations Manager). For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc.org The Finance Assistant will provide support to the office operations performing a variety of standard finance and administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Finance Assistant works in close cooperation with the operations, programme and projects' personnel in the UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia and Programme Offices to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery. Within assigned authority, the incumbent will perform the following specific duties: • Handle daily local bank operations in terms of preparing the payment orders, cash withdrawals and other relevant forms ensuring compliance with the local banking and UN procedures. • Act as a Cash Custodian. Ensure proper safe-keeping and processing of cash payments. • Maintain the cash flow monitoring files for the purpose of monitoring the daily opening and closing balance, maintain daily "cash in safe report". • Monitor daily cash requirements and ensure availability of cash funds for smooth operational activities. • Be responsible for the issuance and control of Petty Cash Account, to ensure compliance with the UN Financial Rules and Regulations. • Perform monthly bank charges analysis for all operation bank accounts. • Investigate beneficiaries' claims of non-receipt of payments, delays in payments and bank charges. • Download daily balance and transaction information for all operational bank accounts and prepare summary cash position. • Prepare supporting documents (narrative and supporting tables) with respect to finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements, if required. • Assist managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions, if required. • Provide assistance in issuing of financial documents, i.e. Request for Advance, overtime calculation, etc. both in cash and through bank transfer. • Assist in monitoring of expenditures and compare them with approved budget, prepare adjustments as necessary. • Review incoming payment instructions with regard to banking details and sources of funds. • Communicate irregularities and/or inconsistencies to supervisor helping to inform clients on initiated payments for amendment or cancelation. • Notify payees of status of payments. • Liaise with banks worldwide regarding outstanding items and payment instructions. • Draft or prepare correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant financial and budget matters. • Organize and maintain adequate filing for the released payments, cash related and other financial operations. • Provide support in process of adding/updating of bank details in Umoja. • Monitor integrity of various financial databases. Provide backstopping and technical support to Finance Team. • Assist with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Assist with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. • Perform other work-related duties, as required. Competencies: Professionalism: Has knowledge in the use and application of the United Nations Financial Regulations and Rules as well as accounting policies and practices. Is able to extract, interpret, and analyze a wide variety of data and to resolve data discrepancies and other problems. Is able to perform analysis, modelling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. 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. 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. |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | n/a |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Tashkent |
| Education: | Secondary |
| Professional requirements | Education High school diploma or equivalent is required. Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, treasury or related area is required. The minimum number of years of relevant experience is reduced to five for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Work experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is required. Work experience with SAP/Umoja is desirable. Work experience using advanced Microsoft Office applications and/or other databases is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international organization is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Russian, is required. Knowledge of Uzbek and other United Nations official languages, or Central Asian languages is an advantage. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency based interview. |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Full |
| Salary offered | G6 |
| Extra motivation | Fixed-term appointment with an appropriate entitlements (annual leave, medical insurance, pension contributions, etc.) |
| Additional information | |
| Additional information: | All interested and qualified candidates should apply ON-LINE through https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/232623?language=en This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection. |
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