Accounting & Finance Officer, NOA, Dili, Timor-Leste

Contract

This is a NO-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-1 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a commitment

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Find out how UNICEF programmes drives change for children in Timor-Leste by visiting https://www.unicef.org/timorleste.

How can you make a difference?

Under the close supervision of the Operations Manager, assist in the area of finance and accounting control, recording, reporting of assets, liabilities and income. Furthermore, she/he will monitor the appropriate disbursement of funds and payments of accounts in accordance with the rules, regulations and established budgetary limits.

Key Functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Controls and operates bank accounts in accordance with UN/UNICEF financial rules and regulations and local banking practices. Provides up-to-date information on the cash position or status of such accounts. Reconciles bank statements, keeps abreast of all procedures and regulations regarding the maintenance of bank accounts, exchange and interest rates, etc.
2. Certifies the appropriate, accurate and timely processing and recording of disbursements and payments, (e.g. travel claims, advances to government, etc.), in accordance with established rules, regulations and systems, and within budgetary limits. Also ensures recovery of advances and accounts receivable.
3. Undertakes field visits to provide accounting and finance training to implementing partners, establishes and/or reviews systems and procedures for compliance with rules and regulations, and prepares reports and recommendations.
4. Monitors financial transaction and accounting reports, as well as reconciling of accounts, to ensure accurate accounting and up-to-date financial status information. Prepares required reports and statements for the Head of Office and HQ.
5. Manages VISION transactions, provides training and orientation to staff on its use and coordinates with DFAM on technical adjustments or irregularities to meet local conditions. Supervises timely maintenance of computerized accounting and finance system.
6. Controls petty cash fund, disbursements, recording and accounting.
7. Reviews budget expenditures by GL codes against approved allotments, and verifies compliance with reports received from HQs.
8. Prepares and analyzes financial data for budget estimates and financial planning.
9. Briefs staff on the application and interpretation of UN/UNICEF accounting and financial rules, regulations, procedures and policies.
10. Responsible for safekeeping of cash and cheques.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• At least two years of practical and relevant professional work experience in finance and accounting. Experience in an international organization is desirable.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

Core Competencies: Communication (I), Drive for Results (II), Working with People (I)

Functional Competencies: Analyzing [I], Applying Technical Expertise [II], Planning and Organizing [II], Following Instructions and Procedures [II]

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

• Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/544452 by 23 September 2021. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.