ASSOCIATE FINANCE OFFICER, NO-B________________________________________
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 07 May 2015
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 24 April 2015
DUTY STATION: Multiple Duty Station
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MONUSCO/14/ FIN/2015
This vacancy is open exclusively to the nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Responsibilities: Within delegated authority Associate Finance Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Reviews, reconciles and processes a range of accounting transactions, in accordance with UN Financial rules and regulations and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) on a regular and recurring basis.
• Responsible for the issuance and control of petty cash funds, to ensure compliance with the UN Financial Regulations and Rules.
• Assists in ensuring that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
• Researches and analyses information needed to respond to audit findings.
• Quickly responds to queries from staff members and third parties
• Supervises and mentors other staff as required.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Competencies:
• Professionalism: Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and standards. Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in accounting operations. 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 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.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be clients and seeks to see things from clients; point of view; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.
Qualifications:
Education: A first-level university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or in a related area is required.
Experience: A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in financial research and analyses; the application of financial principles of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); UMOJA; control of petty cash funds.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written French is required. Fluency in oral and written English is an advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications together with The United Nations Personal History form (P-11) and/or copies of previous employment certificate(s).
2. Copies of the vacancy announcement and P-11 forms may be collected from the MONUSCO field offices, MONUSCO-Kinshasa and MONUSCO- Goma and may be submitted by one of the following methods:
3. Hand delivery: MONUSCO FIELD OFFICES, MONUSCO-Kinshasa and MONUSCO-Goma (TMK and IEHQ)
4. By Email to: [email protected]
5. All applicants MUST indicate the MONUSCO Job Opening number for which they are applying on the subject line in the email or on the sealed envelope e.g MONUSCO/14/FIN/2015, NO-B
6. All internal staff members are eligible to apply.
7. Do not submit original certificate(s) with the application. In line with the UN policy on gender balance, FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
8. Applications received after the deadline will NOT BE ACCEPTED.
9. Only SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR WRITTEN SUBSTANTIVE AND COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSSMENTS.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN FOR NATIONALS OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO ONLY.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNT
