Chief of Unit, Finance
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the respective office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in the Accounts Section, Budget and Financial Management Services (BFMS), Division of Administrative Services (DAS).
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the respective office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in the Accounts Section, Budget and Financial Management Services (BFMS), Division of Administrative Services (DAS).
Responsibilities
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Manages a complete financial
operation, encompassing a wide variety of funding sources, a large volume of
transactions, and extensive dispersed activities.
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Approves/Confirms that proposed
obligations or expenditure for services, facilities supplies and equipment
expenses, as well as those pertaining to personnel, are in accordance with the
Financial Regulations and Rules of the UN, relevant appropriations and staffing
tables and corresponding approved allotments.
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Analyses accounts, reviews/prepares
regular financial reports. Proposes/implements solutions with respect to
problem transactions and irregularities.
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Ensures that accurate and complete
accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all
relevant records are maintained.
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Prepares or consolidates financial
statements for inclusion in the UN Audited Financial Statements to be audited.
Responds to internal/external audit observations. Reviews the financial
statements of other entities for which the Controller has certification
authority.
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Produces major/complex financial
reports for management.
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Provides substantive support to the
development and implementation of new accounting systems. Takes initiative to
improve accounting processes and approaches.
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Provides data for the preparation of
year-end performance reports.
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Guides, trains and supervises general
service and professional staff in the function.
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Performs other related duties as
required.
Requirements
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Advanced university
degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration,finance,
accounting or related field, is required. A first-level university degree in
combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be
accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification as a
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is
desirable.
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A minimum of seven (7)
years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget or related
area is required. Working experience in a supervisor capacity with proof of
performance management is a requirement. Experience with complex accounting
reconciliation is a requirement. Working experience with International Public
Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and financial statement preparation is
highly desirable. Working experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
and finance system such as Oracle or SAP, is desirable.
How to Apply
