Finance Officer

                                                                                                  Posting Date: 13/05/2013

NOTE:

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.  This is a temporary vacancy.  Appointment against this post is for a limited duration and does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise for renewal.

                                                                                                               

VACANCY NOTICE NO.:	NA-13-15
ORGANIZATION:	UNEP Office for Operations (OfO)
DUTY STATION:	Nairobi
FUNCTIONAL TITLE:	Finance Officer (IPSAS/ERP) (2 posts)
GRADE:	P-3
DURATION:	6 months
CLOSING DATE:	27/05/13

 

Background:

 

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. This post is located in the Budget and Finance Section, (Office for Operations (OFO), in UNEP, at the Nairobi duty station.  Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Budget and Finance, the Finance Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

 

Responsibilities

 

1. IPSAS preparedness: Assist the Chief of Budget and Finance in the re-designing and implementation of business processes; financial policies; documentation and testing to ensure compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); - Coordinate user support arrangements, support and guide the users in troubleshooting. II. International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);-  Participate in the implementation of IPSAS in UNEP. Participate in UNEP IPSAS preparatory work with the UN and UNON project team and UNEP divisions, regional and field offices, to ensure timely actions on relevant areas. Develop new guidelines and procedures taking into account impact on other functional areas and overall objective of the Organization to meet the IPSAS compliance;- Develop and propose a conversion plan that ensures UNEP meets all IPSAS requirements;- Provide expert advice to senior management and staff with respect to the implementation of IPSAS and its impact on the implementation of the ERP.

2. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP):- Focal point for ERP implementation, working closely with the Information, Communication and Technology (ICTS) of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) and the ERP team at UN HQ in coordinating the implementation of the ERP in UNEP;- Undertake requirements analysis and help configure the EP to UNEP specific needs;- Perform business analysis and possible re-designing of processes and procedures in the context of implementation of the ERP solution;- Participate and assist in the system roll out processes.

3. The incumbent will lead in coordinating the IPSAS and ERP training for all for all relevant staff members within UNEP. The incumbent will also lead in the coordination and determination of data clean up before the implementation of the new ERP

4. Manages sub-programme resources: (I) Maintains and updates sub-programme specific management information on the status of Environment Fund, Trust Fund, Counterpart Contribution allocations, Regular Budget, Trust and Environmental Support Funds; project commitments, proposals, revisions, extensions and expenditure submitting reports; (II) Liases with implementing external organizations, UNEP Divisional Directors, Regional Directors and Programme Managers to resolve priorities and conflict situations; (III) Liases with funding organizations on sub-programme related Trust Fund or Counterpart Contributions; (IV) Provides input to the Chief of the Section; (V) Provides ad-hoc reports to the Chief of the Section Branch or other UNEP management. 5. Any other related duties assigned.

 

Competencies:

 

• Professionalism: Knowledge of financial principles and practices. Ability to independently conduct research and analysis, formulate options and present conclusions and recommendations.  Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; 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; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication:  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning& Organizing:  Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
•  Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

 

 

 

Education:    

An advanced university degree in Accounting or Finance and/or Information Technology or related fields.  A certified Public Accountant (CPA), a chartered Accountant  (CA) or equivalent qualification is an added advantage. A first university degree with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

                    

Experience:

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting and Finance at the international level.

 

Language: 

English and French are the official languages of the UN Secretariat.  For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. 

 

Other Skills:  Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office, Internet, email) are required.

Experience as a System Accountant with knowledge of implementing ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and experience as project lead or in an advisory role in IPSAS is an added advantage.

 

 

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

See UN website: http:www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html

 

Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.   All applications to be sent to the following address on or before the deadline of 27/05/13           Applicants should send a completed United Nations P.11 or Personal History Form together with a covering letter of one to two pages summarizing how they meet the requirements of the job to:   e-mail: recruitment@unon.org                                                                       UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the email address above. PLEASE QUOTE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO.:            NA -13-15 (Applications without Correct Vacancy Number will not be Considered)   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.

 

 

 

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