UNOPS ETMCO is recruiting for this position: Finance Specialist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
This is a local postion, and is hence open to Ethiopian nationals only.
The Finance Specialist continuously analyzes and monitors the financial situation, presents financial status of the MCOs budgets and has the overall responsibility for advising and monitoring all expenditures, ensuring the timely financial administration of all transactions and providing advice to the Head of Support Services on complex financial management issues. The Finance Specialist liaises with stakeholders on issues related to financial management and ensures compliance with UNOPS financial management policies, procedures and practices.
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Support Services, the Finance Specialist ensures that robust fiduciary controls are in place and contributes to the achievement of MCOs strategic objectives and plan. The incumbent will be responsible for full compliance of financial activities, financial recording/reporting system and audit follow up with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies. The incumbent implements effective internal control, proper design and functioning of the financial resources management system, and lead on the project’s finance business processes mapping and the implementation of internal standard operating procedures.
Summary of responsblities:
1. Implementation of operational and financial management strategies
Ensures the implementation of the operational and financial management, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
2. Budget planning and management
Manages the ETMCOs budgets focusing on achievement of the following results:
3. Accounting Management
Ensures effective accounting systems focusing on achievement of the following results in compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and UNOPS policies and procedures:
4. Cash and Treasury Management
Ensures effective cash management systems focusing on achievement of the following results:
5. Financial Reporting
6. Team Management
7. Knowledge building and knowledge sharing
Impacts of results.
The effective and successful achievement of results by the Finance Specialist directly impact on the availability of UNOPS’ financial resources to effectively develop and implement the organization’s programmes and projects. It enhances the organization’s financial and programme performance, demonstrating UNOPS’ effective stewardship of donor and partner funds. These promote the credibility of the organization as an effective service provider in project services and management.
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Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. |
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. |
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. |
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). |
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. |
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. |
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. |
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. |
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