Finance and Budget Assistant
Assist and support finance and budget activities
Overview
Assist and support finance and budget activities
You have:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Knowledge of ERP system required.
- Fluent in English language required.
- Knowledge of French language is desirable.
- Good communication skills and teamwork required.
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
Functions stated under Duties and Responsibilities are performed satisfactorily.
Work Location
MHQ
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Finance & Budget Unit, the national individual contractor will be assisting and supporting the overall functioning of finance and budget section activities in accordance with the UN Financial Rules & Regulations as well as directives / administrative guidelines of the mission. The national individual contractor will be involved and assist in: Major duties and responsibilities a. Review source documents for completeness, accuracy, and validity of charges b. Review and reconciliation of all mission responsible open-item-managed (OIM) accounts and investigate erroneous/invalid entries and take appropriate corrective accounting action c. Process Low Value Acquisition (LVA) payments d. Assist in the preparation of monthly Value Added Tax (VAT) reports e. Prepare debit advice f. Ensuring that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained g. Assist in reviewing status of expenditure by each fund centre h. Keep records of correspondence with respect to enquiries related to relevant financial and budget matters i. Assist in the preparation of monthly cash projection j. Assist with general office administration k. Performs other related duties, as assigned Strategic resourcing and stewardship a. Assist in the preparation of supporting documents (narrative and supporting tables) with respect to finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals. b. Assist with the generation of financial reports. c. Files and archives documents as required. Performance monitoring a. Assists in performing analysis, preparation and delivery of reports. Others a. Ensures that daily activities are performed in line with the financial rules and regulations.
Qualifications/special skills
High school diploma or equivalent / Knowledge of ERP system.
Languages
Fluent in English language and knowledge of French language is desirable.
Additional Information
Good communication skills and team work.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to analyze financial data? | This assesses your analytical skills in handling financial information. | Provide a specific example highlighting your approach to data analysis and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in financial reports? | The interviewer is looking for your attention to detail in financial work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience using ERP systems. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a busy financial environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of effective teamwork in a financial project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |