UN Jobs – Finance Officer – United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)

Job Title:    Finance Officer

Organisation: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)

Duty Station:  Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Service Line Manager

Job Opening Number: 22-Finance-RSCE-194350-R-Entebbe (R)

About US:

The Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda (RSCE) was established in July 2010, following the adoption of General Assembly resolution 64/269. The Centre provides efficient, client-oriented and scalable services with the goal of moving transactional, non-location dependent administrative functions to the Centre from its client entities. This includes transactional elements of human resources, finance, multimodal movement and control, personnel and cargo transport and information and communications technology (ICT) support.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within the delegated authority, the Finance Officer will carry out the following duties:

Administration of Allowances and Payments

• Participates in Managing the achievement of RSCE key performance indicators (KPIs) and all Service Level Agreement (SLAs) components for RSCE projects/programmes/operations related to the respective Education Grant Service Line including monitoring and their reviews as and when necessary;
• Management of delivery of services such as the processing of Education Grant claim and advance requests for all RSCE Client Missions in conformity and adherence to applicable United Nations education grant policy and ST/AI issuances or practices; Assists the Service Line Manager with the review of complex Education Grant queries and cases;
• Develops outreach presentations and communication on Education Grant;
• Participates in the Development of the Service Line’s annual budget development programme, particularly with respect to the establishment of major resourcing priorities, prepare cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of the Service l,ine’s resourcing requirements such non-staff requirements, including programmatic aspects; review, analyze and revise data with respect to the finalization of the budget proposals as well as Result Based Budgeting inputs;
• Participates in the preparation, review and finalization of budget performance reports in compliance with the Legislative requirements and recommendations and Controller’s instructions; reviews and ensures valid variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures;
• Participates in developing inputs to the UN’s legislative processes for consideration of the Centre’s financing requirements by FBFD, Controller’s Office, the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) and the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly;
• Provides advice, financial interpretations, adaptations and corrective actions in response to audits and other queries to ensure adherence to the UN Financial Regulations and Rules, Staff Rules, Administrative Instructions, Bulletins and Circulars under the guidance of the Service Line Manager; Act as focal point for internal and external audits
• Act as a Certifying Officer under Financial Rule 105.5 or Approving Officer under Financial Rule l05.4 in adherence with the UN Regulations and Rules;
• Reviews and verifies completeness of documentation supporting invoices and payment requests for education grant claims and advances;
• Assist with the development of a communication strategy with a provision of input related to their service line for RSCE dedicated intranet page on Education Grant issues as required.
• Implement identified training needs for the service line staff
• Perform other duties as maybe assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) Finance Officer job must hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, or related field. A first level university degree in combination with an additional 2 years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Professional certification/accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or by a similar professional body is desirable.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area is required.
• Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds and programmes) or similar international organization or non-governmental organization in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable.
• Experience with financial management, accounting or Staff Regulation and Rules in an international setting is desirable.
• Languages: fluency in English is required; and knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Competencies

• Professionalism: 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work
• Gender indicator for P-1 to P-4 and NPO positions:
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Planning and 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.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join the United Nations should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 7^th December 2022