UNRWA/Deputy Field Finance Officer

  UNRWA is the largest United Nations programme in the Middle East. It provides education, health care, relief assistance and social services to Palestine refugees. UNRWA is currently inviting applications from qualified men and women for the following opening in our West BankField Office in Jerusalem:

 

1. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In accordance with the Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent assists and advises the Field Finance Officer in all matters related to the Finance Department in the Field Office concerned including the maintenance of the financial accounts, the receipt, safeguarding and disbursement of Agency monies, budgetary control of expenditure and inventory procurement; manages the routine day-to-day operations of the Finance Office; approves journal, payment and cash receipt vouchers ensuring that the supporting evidence justifies raising the transaction and that the computations are correct. Controls cash balance in the Field and verifies the accuracy of the bank reconciliation statement prepared in the Accounts Control Unit of the Field Finance Office; regularly reviews the outstanding balances in the various subsidiary ledgers and ensures that necessary follow up action has been taken in respect of the accounts contained in these legers. This will include long outstanding liabilities and overdue receivables; ensures the accurate and timely data input into the computerized finance system. Ensures timely processing of monthly payroll and Special Hardship Cases cash payment; checks all financial statements, closure of accounts and periodic reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with standing policy and procedures; supervises and advises the Finance staff on the technicalities of their duties and maintains relations with other Departments on matters related to his work; acts for the Field Finance Officer during the latter’s short-term absences; participates in or conducts various committees such as Tender Opening Committee, Provident Fund Loan Committee, etc. assigned by the Field Director; performs such other duties as may be assigned.

2-MINIMUM QUALIFICAT IONS
(A) Academic and professional qualifications
University degree in Business Administration or related field, including course work in accountancy.
Good knowledge of computerized finance systems.
(B) Experience
At least seven years’ experience in finance including substantial work in accounting and budgeting in a computerized environment, plus three years senior supervisor experience.
(C) Language
Very good knowledge of written and spoken English and Arabic.

3- CONDITIONS OF SERVICE :
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including gross monthly salary starting at JD 994.47 (net tax free) plus 25% as Special Post Occupation Allowance plus a Jerusalem Allowance of NIS 510 as Jerusalem Allowance; the Agency also contributes 15% of basic salary as the Agency’s share of Provident Fund. Other fringe benefits may include dependency allowance for married staff, annual leave, provident fund, health insurance. Initial contract is for 3 years; the first year is considered as probationary period, and the contract is extendable for further periods depending on the performance of the incumbent.

4-HOW TO APPLY
-Applicants are required to create a profile and complete UN Personal History form (P11) at http://jobs.unrwa.org. Please note that only applications received through this site will be considered. Deadline for submitting applications is 8 June 2010. No applications will be considered beyond this date.
-For further information, please call 054-216-8658 during working hours (7:15am – 14:45pm) – Monday through Friday.
-Appointment to this post is subject to probationary period of one year. Upon satisfactory completion of this period, appointment will be confirmed subject to continuing need for the post.
-With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency’s roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.
-Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered
-Only candidates under serious considerations will be contacted.
-UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer.