Budget & Finance Associate

Contract

This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-6 contracts.

• OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

  To provide accounting policy guidance and income/ awards and budgetary management and support across the SEAR Region. Ensure effective financial controls exist and are properly managed. Ensure income is managed appropriately for all sources of funding and advice budget centres on all aspects of income and awards management. Monitor the general ledger and sub ledgers and take action where necessary to correct errors. Coordinate the monthly and annual financial closure processes at country and regional level.

  DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  Under the overall guidance of the Budget and Finance Officer and direct supervision of National Professional Officer (Budget), the incumbent performs following tasks:

  1. Assist in Programme Budget monitoring including monitoring of budget ceilings, PB allocation and resources available; processing of Budget Journals in line with approved Programme Changes, identifying and resolving funding/budgeting problems.
  2. Review and maintain information in the database on GSM HR work plans, analyze the financial impact of programme changes on the HR plan; Prepare related expenditure batches. Assist with calculation of standard costs.
  3. Raise funding requests and Award Budget for HR positions to ensure that HR positions are duly funded to avoid Oracle Labor Distribution (OLD) errors. Focal point to resolve discrepancies pointed out by ACT/HQ during the monthly payroll OLD run, carry out budget analysis to establish savings/shortfalls under HR positions.
  4. Assist in preparation of presentations and briefings for high level meetings like WR's meeting, Regional Committee, HLP/SPPDM, WHA, etc.
  5. Carry out various tasks related to award management like award distribution, work plan funding, award budget, reconciliation of flexible corporate funds, track and follow up receivables as per donor agreements within regional delegated authority; support the preparation of financial reports to donors, etc.
  6. Advice staff, draft comments/ correspondences related to the incumbent's area of work.
  7. Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Education

  Essential: Completion of Secondary School education with specialization in budgeting and accounting. Desirable:

  Diploma / certificate of specialization in finance and accounting an advantage.

  Training in computer applications including MS excel.

  Experience

  Essential: At least 8 years' experience in the areas of budget or financial accounting.

  Desirable:

  Experience in a UN Organization or International Organization is an asset.

  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel as well as familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as GSM.

  Skills

  Good knowledge and understanding of WHO Financial Rules and Regulations. eManual Provisions, WHO's automated accounting system (GSM) and accounting principles in general.

  Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and application of advance excel skills as applied to data generated from the GSM for conversion into user friendly reports. C. Ability to draft standard correspondence.

  WHO Competencies

  • Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
  • Communication
  • Producing results
  • Knowing and managing yourself

  Use of Language Skills

  Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

  REMUNERATION

  WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at INR 1,234,734 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  • A written test may be used as a form of screening.
  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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