FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Multiple Positions), G5

Overview

Assists in the preparation and finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, and supports financial backstopping of trust funds.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of supporting documents for cost estimates and budget proposals.
• Supports Finance/Budget Officers in extracting and analyzing expenditure reports.
• Assists in the development of resource requirements for budget submissions.
• Researches and compiles data for budget reviews.
• Prepares pre-encumbrances and obligations in the ERP system.
• Assists in drafting financial aspects of reports.
• Assists in financial backstopping of trust funds.
• Verifies accuracy of input data for allotments.
• Reviews draft reports for accuracy and consistency.
• Prepares, processes, and reviews accounting transactions.
• Investigates and corrects erroneous transactions.
• Records and maintains financial transactions in the ERP system.
• Reconciles general ledger, sub-ledger, and suspense accounts.
• Supports global payroll operations.
• Reviews and validates payroll run results.
• Responds to client enquiries on payroll and benefits.

Required Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced by two (2) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in the use of ERP systems or equivalent is required. At least one (1) year of experience in analyzing HR related entitlements, resolving payroll discrepancies, processing separation entitlements, and recording payroll accounting entries in an international organization is desirable. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS and IPSAS is desirable. Knowledge and experience of Staff Rules and Regulations and Financial Regulations, Rules and procedures of the United Nations or similar international organizations is desirable.

Qualifications

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required. Supplementally training in finance, administration and project management is desirable. A recognized accountancy qualification (e.g. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA) is desirable.

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