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

Job Title:    Finance Officer (UN Jobs)

Organisation: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)

Duty Station:  Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Chief of Accounts Unit

Grade: NOC

Job Opening Number: 23-Finance-RSCE-214141-J-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:

• Manages the achievement of RSCE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and all Service Level Agreement (SLAs) components for RSCE projects/programmes/operations related to the Accounts Unit.
• Ensures that the outputs produced by the team maintain high quality standards; that reports are clear, objective, and based on comprehensive data.
• Plans, organizes, manages, guides, trains, supervises work of the team assigned; plans and oversees management of the activities undertaken by the team.
• Supports the preparation of monthly financial reports for all RSCE client missions in compliance with IPSAS standards.
• Manages delivery of services such as the processing of non-travel related commercial vendors’ invoices and payments to vendors providing goods or services to all RSCE Client Missions (processing invoices resulting from commitments such as purchase orders, fund commitments, direct expenditures, medical clinic invoices and replenishment of imprest/pretty cash.
• Performs the Treasury role for all payments originating from RSCE Client Mission, and all payments assigned to the RSCE house banks; liaises daily with the UN Treasury at HQ for the oversight on payments of vendors and personnel released by the RSCE.
• Assists in 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 Line’s resourcing requirements such as 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 legislative requirements, 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 FOFD, Controller’s Office, the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) and the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly.
• Oversees the preparation of staff members’ entitlements including claims, danger pay, daily subsistence allowance, mission subsistence allowance for Government Provider Personnel, Civilian Police and Staff Officers, volunteer living allowance and any other allowances for payments in conformity and adherence to applicable United Nations policies e.g., staff rules, financial regulations and rules, ST/AI issuances or practices, IPSAS policy framework etc.
• Supervises the disbursement processes of the RSCE or the Client Missions as appropriate, monitors the house bank account balances band transaction summaries; manages cash flow requirements.
• 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 information circulars under the guidance of the Service Line Manger and Service Delivery Manager.
• Ensures the integrity of financial and management systems and the controls that underpin them; reports findings and makes recommendations to Chief Financial Services.
• Acts as Approving Officer under Financial Rule 105.4 in adherence with the UN Regulations and Rules.
• Ensures that the established IPSAS compliance monitoring and Internal Control Framework (ICF) is fully implemented, and any deviations documented and reported.
• Reviews and verifies completeness of documentation supporting invoices and payment requests.
• Performs other duties as may be 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.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area is required.
• Two years of hands-on experience with IPSAS/IFRS or similar international accounting standards is required.
• Experience in analyzing financial data and preparing management reports 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.
• Hands-on experience in using Business Intelligence Reporting tools is desirable.
• Experience working in a shared service Centre or similar setup is desirable.
• Languages: fluency in English is required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of financial and budgetary management 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.
• 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: 3^rd August 2023