Finance Assistant, GS-5, TA, Caracas-Venezuela, LACR (Nationals Only)

Contract

This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 1,888 USD.

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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.

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.

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 champion

How can you make a difference?

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Advises and assist on all aspects related to preparation of reports, compilation of data and answering queries on pledges recorded, funds received, adjustments made to ensure financial compliance, accuracy, and completeness of data for its inclusion into statement of accounts and adjustment of budgets. Advises units of discrepancies and assists to resolve differences in their records.

2. Maintains financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.

3. Selects and enters data from a wide variety of documents, verifying and ensuring accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data.

4. Prepares recurring reports as schedules and special reports, as required for budget preparation, audits or other reasons.

5. Close year-end accounts and assists in the preparation of year-end reports related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepayment and deposits, etc.

6. Assists the Finance Officer in the monthly financial closure activities including the review of GL accounts, financial documents and undertake corrective actions. Assists in preparation of financial management reports related to reconciliation of SCA reports and vendor/customer accounts. Assists Finance Associate in preparation and monitoring of cash forecast for the country and field offices.

7. Initiate correspondence to verify data, answers queries and obtains additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required. Acts as liaison with GSSC for General Accounting issues.

8. Maintains liaisons with officials of local tax regulation entity to obtain day-to-day information and changes in procedures and regulations. This includes preparation of recurring reports required in the VAT reimbursement process.

9. Monitors Field Offices’ petty cash expenditures, prepares weekly balance statements for custodian follow-up; and reviews correctness of GL use for transactions prior posting. Ensure all receipts/invoices are valid in accordance with local regulations as well as duly certified and approved by BUDO. Supports Finance Officer in the calculation and coordination of replenishment funds.

10. Acts as back-up for Finance Associate and Operations Assistant in their absence.

11. Performs other duties, as required.

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

Education:

Completion of secondary education is required with professional/university level courses in Accounting and Finance/Business administration considered as an asset.

Experience:

A minimum of five years of clerical experience in the area of finance and accounting is required. Knowledge and skills to use MS Office standard software required. Working knowledge of SAP is desirable.

Language Requirements:

Working knowledge of English is an asset and Spanish fluency is required for this duty station.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (I)
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (I)
• Drive to Achieve Results for Impact (I)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (I)
• Manages Ambiguity and Complexity (I)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (I)
• Works Collaborative with Others (I)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.