Finance Officer
Department/ Office:United Nations Office at Nairobi
Duty Station:NAIROBI
Posting Period:25 September 2012-24 November 2012
Job Opening number:12-FIN-UNON-24902-R-NAIROBI (X)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the United Nations 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 UNON, Budget and Financial Management Service at the Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Chief, Accounts Section, the incumbent will perform the following:
Responsibilities
1. Accounting Policy Analysis: Develop documented International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)-compliant accounting policies and guidance that will support the preparation of IPSAS-compliant financial statements for the UNON, UNEP and UNHABITAT, including policies/guidance relating to accounting for property, plant and equipment, inventories and intangible assets along with the related presentation and disclosure in the model financial statement; Articulate the requirements of IPSAS in this area to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Team that is responsible for designing the system solution; Liaise with property managers, accountants, finance/budget officers, consultants and auditors as required to identify and resolve IPSAS adoption accounting and implementation issues.
2. Communication and Change Management: Participate in the development and implementation of communication plans and products to support IPSAS implementation in the three agencies; Support the development and deployment of IPSAS related training plans and products.
3. Administrative Support: Provide advice and guidance, including training, to staff on IPSAS-related policies and procedures; Participate in inter-departmental meetings on matters related to resource requirements; Undertake research and analysis of IPSAS-related policies and procedures and makes appropriate recommendations for changes and/or modifications; Drafts official documentation as required. 4. Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and standards based on IPSAS or full accrual accounting. Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in developing and documenting accounting policies and guidance. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Supports the incorporation of gender perspectives in all areas of work.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to incorporate clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Accreditation as a Certified or Chartered Accountant is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience inaccounting and/or budgeting or related field. Experience in applying IPSAS or IPSAS-similar accounting standards is required. Participation in a full accrual accounting implementation project is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English, both oral and written, is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an added advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their
careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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.
Duty Station:NAIROBI
Posting Period:25 September 2012-24 November 2012
Job Opening number:12-FIN-UNON-24902-R-NAIROBI (X)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the United Nations 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 UNON, Budget and Financial Management Service at the Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Chief, Accounts Section, the incumbent will perform the following:
Responsibilities
1. Accounting Policy Analysis: Develop documented International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)-compliant accounting policies and guidance that will support the preparation of IPSAS-compliant financial statements for the UNON, UNEP and UNHABITAT, including policies/guidance relating to accounting for property, plant and equipment, inventories and intangible assets along with the related presentation and disclosure in the model financial statement; Articulate the requirements of IPSAS in this area to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Team that is responsible for designing the system solution; Liaise with property managers, accountants, finance/budget officers, consultants and auditors as required to identify and resolve IPSAS adoption accounting and implementation issues.
2. Communication and Change Management: Participate in the development and implementation of communication plans and products to support IPSAS implementation in the three agencies; Support the development and deployment of IPSAS related training plans and products.
3. Administrative Support: Provide advice and guidance, including training, to staff on IPSAS-related policies and procedures; Participate in inter-departmental meetings on matters related to resource requirements; Undertake research and analysis of IPSAS-related policies and procedures and makes appropriate recommendations for changes and/or modifications; Drafts official documentation as required. 4. Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and standards based on IPSAS or full accrual accounting. Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in developing and documenting accounting policies and guidance. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Supports the incorporation of gender perspectives in all areas of work.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to incorporate clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Accreditation as a Certified or Chartered Accountant is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience inaccounting and/or budgeting or related field. Experience in applying IPSAS or IPSAS-similar accounting standards is required. Participation in a full accrual accounting implementation project is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English, both oral and written, is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an added advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their
careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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.
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