Financial Accounting Specialist

Analyze financial reports and ensure compliance with standards

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Tuesday 27 Sep 2022 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Analyze financial reports and ensure compliance with standards

You have:

  • A first level degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or Economics is required.
  • At least 5 years of working experience in accounting is required.
  • An ACCA license is required.
  • A practicing certificate in audit is required.
  • Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Result of Service Financial reports for H1 2022

Work Location Nairobi

Expected duration 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Chief of Financial Reporting, Daniel Maina, the Financial Accounting Specialist will perform the following tasks:

1. Analyse 2022 H1 financial reports for UN Missions in Kenya

Qualifications/special skills A first level degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or Economics is required. At least 5 years of working experience in accounting is required. An ACCA license is required A practicing certificate in audit is required.

Languages Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Additional Information THIS IS A TEST JO. DO NOT APPLY!

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 you identified a financial discrepancy? This question seeks to understand your analytical skills and attention to detail. Provide a specific example detailing the situation and the outcome.
How do you ensure accuracy in your financial reports? The interviewer is looking for your methods to maintain precision in financial documentation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What accounting software are you proficient in? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain your understanding of financial regulations. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a successful audit you conducted and the impact it had. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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