ACCOUNTANT

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 116,975 USD and 153,170 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Accommodation Management Unit under the Logistics Service Delivery (LSD) Pillar of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Juba. Juba is classified in the "E" category and as a non-family duty station. The incumbent will report to the Chief Accommodation Management Unit (AMU); tasked to allocate, track Accommodation, Rent deductions and recoveries in the Mission.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Accountant will be responsible for the following duties: •Analyses accounts and reviews/evaluates regular transactions of Rent Recovery in the Rent Recovery Management Cell. Identifies problem transactions and irregularities in related accounts, resolving them in a timely and effective manner. •Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained. •Assists, prepares or consolidates financial statements for inclusion in the UN Financial Statements to be audited. Responds to internal/external audit observations. •Provides advice and guidance concerning the United Nations’ Financial Regulations and Rules and Accounting Instructions. •Provides authoritative interpretation of requirements for handling transactions. •Keeps abreast and provides guidance on the United Nations on billings related to the Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) procedures. •Defines requirements and works with systems units with respect to production of relevant financial reports. •Develops, updates and maintains location-wise, staff and accommodation database; updates it on weekly basis with Check in and Check out forms received from Camp Receptions and FAOs/Field Offices. •Maintain close liaison and coordinate with the mission Budget and Finance Section, UNV Programme Manager, relevant units/sections and RSCE for rent recovery related financial reconciliations and reports. •Ensure that accurate and complete data of accommodation and occupants are always available, regularly reported/submitted to concerned Finance Office and that internal control systems affecting correct and timely rent recoveries are functioning and that all relevant records are archived. •Analyzes and monitors rent recoveries; reviews/evaluates accommodation occupancy reports from Camp Reception and Field Offices; identifies problem areas; changes in status (single/sharing) or any irregularities in related documents/forms and rent recoveries and resolves them in a timely and effective manner. •Follows up with all individual staff for the provision of proof of rent payment and relevant finance Offices, ensuring the correct and timely rent recoveries from Payroll or through DSA for accommodation provided on training, official duties and during liberty are made/done. •Prepares and submits (by 20th of the month) to OCSD, a complete overview of financial statement of rent recoveries made during the preceding month, showing payments made in cash to UNMISS B&F Section, (separate for Non-UNMISS, Civilian Contractor/Vendors, Diplomat Hotel); rent recovered by RSCE from IIC, IUP & GPPs, UNV Programme Manager, Trigyn Contractors; and NY Payroll from Civilian International Staff. •Participate in the development of rental and cost recovery broadcast, instructions and policies. •Provides information needed to respond to audit findings. •Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies •PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and standards. Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in accounting operations. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations. 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.

•COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

•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 client.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or related field. Certification as aa Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is desirable. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, finance or budget is required.

At least two years of experience in the administration of payroll, rental and cost recoveries or other staff related entitlements is required.

Experience supervising a team is required.

Experience with SAP, PeopleSoft or similar ERP systems is desirable.

Experience working with the United Nations (or large decentralized organization) systems and procedures as they relate to Staff Rules and Regulations including entitlements and Financial Regulations, Rules, and procedures is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position advertised, fluency in oral and written English required.

Assessment Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

UNMISS is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its workforce.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.