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Finance of Cox’s Bazar field office is managing the overall functions and the volume of transactions in the Cox’s Bazar field office had increased exponentially and Cox’s Bazar is now handling most finance functions, including but not limited to, Grant Management, Cash management, HACT and no-HACT invoice processing and submission to GSSC, PD budget review, Local bank operating and undertaking CFSs.

The Finance Associate in Cox’s Bazar will be responsible for providing a variety of finance related tasks and functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of Finance transactions that is in compliance with UNICEF financial rules, regulations as well as GSSC KPIs. The incumbent of the post shall also support the finance officer in capacity development activities of the office to ensure that UNICEF Staff and Implementing partners are trained and equipment with relevant finance skills and competencies.

At the G-6 level, the post shall report directly to the Finance Officer NOB and perform below tasks with a high level of independence.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Advanced invoice monitoring for compliance including registration, tracking of all invoices received for processing of payments through the GSSC to ensure that all invoices received in the office don’t go missing and are paid in the timely fashion using the office Invoice Register. This includes following up and tracking long outstanding invoices with all section PAs in the office.

2. Support in consolidation of payment/invoices and reviewing all Non-HACT Invoices and related documents, including VAT and other required supporting documentation attached to the invoices for accuracy and completeness before forwarding them to the GSSC using Service Gateway. The Incumbent shall also support in providing information and clarification on queries on all HACT and non-HACT invoices from GSSC and other queries from vendors.

3. Reviewing all petty cash vouchers to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation for Petty cash replenishment, keeping in mind the need for compliance with all Finance policies, rules, and regulations related to petty cash. The incumbent will also park petty cash transactions in VISION in line with office SOP and UNICEF policy.

4. Support the Finance Officer in audit preparations through the coordination of proper filling of all finance related documents in a chronological order and in liaison with all PAs in all sections in Cox’s Bazar to promote orderly filling of finance related documents in the share point and hard copies. This includes assisting the Finance Officer with any work related to audit preparations in the office.

5. Support the Finance officer in ensuring that all HACT and non-HACT transactions in the office are in line with the office internal controls including the TOA, ensuring proper maintenance of SOD (Segregation of duties) to mitigate against the risk of fraud and errors in processing financial transactions. The Finance Associate will also ensure proper archiving of HACT and non-HACT invoices as per office SOP and other guidelines.

6. Selects and enters data from a wide variety of documents, verifying and ensuring accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data.

7. Supports the Finance officer in preparing the monthly cash forecast in support of bank Optimization. The incumbent shall also monitor expiring grants for the operations section to ensure that no funds are lost due to grant expiry. This includes monitoring the office DASH board and generate reports.

8. Close year-end account and assist in the preparation of year-end reports related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepayment, deposits, NEP and leave balances, etc.

9. Advises and assists international staff, experts, and consultants on all aspects of allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters, and calculates and authorizes payments due for claims and services.

10. Finance Associate will communication with the bank in CXB for operational purposes and support SM to open local Bank account and follow up / ensure deposit to Bank related to Cox’s Bazar.

11. Prepares detailed cost estimates, and participates in budget analysis and projects, as required.

12. Performs other duties as required to support with PD budget review and overseeing expenditures, Salary CD, CFS, BKASH payment, Shuttle payment, Bank reconciliation. support with PD budget review and overseeing expenditures, possible participation in assurance activities, Operations budget monitoring and other financial stewardship tasks.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  ToR Finance Associate TA G6 CXB.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required with professional/university level courses in Accounting and Finance/Business administration is considered as an asset.
• Work Experience: A minimum of six years of clerical experience in the area of finance and accounting is required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.For every Child, you demonstrate…

  UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

  The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

  (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (1)

  (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness  (1)

  (3) Drive to achieve results for impact  (1)

  (4) Innovates and embraces change  (1)

  (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

  (6) Thinks and acts strategically (1)

  (7) Works collaboratively with others  (1)

  Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

  UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

  According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

  UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

  UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

  Remarks:

  As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

  UNICEF is an equal-opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from female candidates, gender-diverse individuals and people with disabilities.

  UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/

  The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates)

  Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

  UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

  All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

  Internal candidates may be given preference over external candidates. The term “Internal” refers to all staff members with fixed term, continuing or permanent appointments. Internal candidates who are legally permitted to work for UNICEF in Bangladesh, independently of UNICEF appointment, will also be considered.

  Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their candidate profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in the Applicant system in order to be considered.  The information submitted will be used for administrative purposes, salary/step determination and conditions of employment. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be accepted for applications that have already been submitted for this position.

  Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements