Responsibilities

– Assists in planning, supervising, monitoring and evaluating the work of the assigned staff; provides technical guidance and ensures that the staff are sufficiently trained to perform their functions; assists in the biennial / annual / fascicle and operational budgeting and financial planning by reviewing, calculating, reconciling, and generating forms related to assigned budget categories / portals (staff costs, non-staff costs/ Programme Budget, Emergency Appeals, Projects) – Assists in managing the operations of the of the assigned budget categories / portals which involves reviewing and checking the accuracy of budget estimates, drafting adjustments as needed according to the Planning and Budgeting preparation and implementation instructions and related policies; coordinates with Headquarters Departments/Divisions and Field Offices for budget inputs and performs necessary adjustments as required to ensure consistency and relevance. – Assists with the monthly reporting, quarterly expenditure review, year-end closure reports, cost analyses including reforms and cost scenarios, and forecast with respect to the assigned budget categories / portals; assists supervisor in producing, developing and distributing system extracted budget reports; follows up with concerned stakeholders on any expenditure discrepancies and takes necessary actions.

– Verifies and confirms availability of funds required, ensures the activities match with the relevant funding portals, in compliance with applicable policies / donor agreements / project proposals, and performs the budgetary transactions such as raising /reviewing Budget Allotment and Adjustments, obligation and/or fund reservations as necessary. – Contributes to the review and updating the Budget Technical Instructions and other budget policies/guidance as required, prepares correspondence relating to the above functions with the related parties; participates in the development of Agency staff and non-staff standard costs as applicable and participates in system changes and improvements and performs testing for change requests and custom-made reports as necessary. – Liaises with budget holders in Headquarter Departments/Divisions and Field Offices on different budgetary matters; drafts correspondence, prepares and distributes budget expenditure reports and statements relating to his/her functions; assists in training and advising finance and non-finance staff in Headquarter Departments/Divisions and Field Offices on budgetary issues. – Supports in the review of donor agreements/ project proposals before dispatch to donors, ensures these documents comply with the Agency’s Financial Regulations, policies and guidance. – Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).

Competencies

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. – Applying Technical Expertise. – Analyzing. – Following Instructions and Procedures . – Learning and Researching. – Planning and Organizing. For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

Education

– A university degree from an accredited educational institution in accountancy, business administration or related subject.

Work Experience

At least four years of relevant experience in accounting and/or finance, preferably in a large international, governmental or non-profit organization in the area of accounting and financial management or related work, using computer-based financial systems is required . A university degree from an accredited educational institution in accountancy, business administration or related subject is required . Strong knowledge of modern ERP systems such as SAP is desirable. Very good command of spoken and written English and Arabic is required. Are you currently residing in Duty station. Please specify your current location. It is required.

Languages

– Very good command of spoken and written English and Arabic is required.