UNICEF/Finance Assistant

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is willing to fill the following vacant post:
Title: Finance Assistant, Jerusalem
Level: GS6– Fixed Term Appointment – IMIS No. 21693
Key Tasks and responsibilities of the Assignment
Under the general supervision of the Finance Officer, performs moderately specialized tasks in the accounting and finance functions through undertaking the following key tasks:
1. Performs Periodic budget updates related to various cash requisitions to support the
operational expenses charged to support budget and project support
2. Processes payroll, staff advances, external expenditures, VCU’s, intra-office payments,
MPO’s, Ensures the Signature Panel for ZBA and local signatory panel always current,
special cash accounts and its replenishment.
3. Maintains and performs reconciliations of bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts
receivables, PAR accounts and adding new payees in ProMs. Follow up with staff
periodically to ensure entries in PAR accounts are cleared.
4. Performs monthly closure of accounts, and maintain files reports of the year end closure
while assuring the conduction of review for liquidations and reimbursements.
5. Performs Counterparts briefing on UNICEF financial rules and regulations
6. Monitors CAG/HACT reports, outstanding balances and ProMs system for old draft
payments and cash requisitions
7. Maintains Finance Emergency Preparedness Plan, Vendors and suppliers lists in ProMs
8. Assists in the preparations for frequent audit, counterpart assessment while maintaining assessment files
9. Prepares journal vouchers, bank replenishment requests, and monitor bank activities
(Charges and transfers).
10. Assists in OBO’s monitoring and closure
11. Performs other duties, as required
Selection Criteria
Academic Qualifications
Completion of secondary education preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in the field of finance and accounting
Work Experience
Six years experience in accounting clerical work. Experience in an international organization is an advantage.
Competencies Commitment, Drive for Result, Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation, Embracing Diversity, Integrity, Team work, Communication and Tact
Languages Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written). Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
Computer Very good working knowledge and use of computer applications, specifically office applications (Power Point, Excel and Word) and internet tools. Use of database and statistical software an asset.
• UNICEF’s salary and benefits is based on, the United Nations Common System for national staff.
• If you have experience in working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlined, send an application letter, detailed curriculum vita in English AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (P11). The P11 form can be downloaded from our Web site http://www.unicef.org/opt
• Deadline for Receipt of Applications: 04 April 2009
• Applications should be submitted by either mail and marked confidential or e-mail through UNICEF oPt vacancy generic account and should be addressed to the following and please quote vacancy notice number/IMIS and post title.
Chief of Operations,
UNICEF oPt,
P.O.Box 25141, Beit Hanina, Jerusalem
Or Email: [email protected]
Applications, which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or those that will be received after the closing date will not be considered.
Applications from female candidates are especially welcome. UNICEF is a smoke free environment

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