Posting tittle: ACCOUNTANT, P4
United Nations Office at Nairobi
Posting Period: 23 September 2014-22 November 2014
Job Opening number: 14-FIN-UNON-37464-R-NAIROBI (X)
This
position is funded for an initial period of one year and may be
subject to extension.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
1. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
2. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
1. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
2. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.
The
United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in
Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We
support programme implementation of the
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located at
UNON, Budget and Financial Management Service (BFMS) and is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Accounts Section.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located at
UNON, Budget and Financial Management Service (BFMS) and is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Accounts Section.
Within
delegated authority, the incumbent will perform the following
functions: 1. Maintain and validate various operations with respect
to fund accounting, resolution of queries from staff, other UN
units, and prepare financial statements and bank reconciliation
statements for UNON, UNEP and UN-Habitat. 2. Manage a complete
financial operation, encompassing a wide variety of funding sources,
a large volume of transactions, and extensive dispersed activities.
3. Approve/confirm that proposed obligations or expenditure for
services, facilities, supplies and equipment expenses and those
pertaining to personnel are in accordance with the Financial
Regulations and Rules of the UN, relevant appropriations and
staffing tables and corresponding approved allotments. 4.
Analyze accounts, review/prepare regular financial reports;
Propose/implement solutions with respect to problem transactions and
irregularities. 5. Ensure that accurate and complete accounting,
reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all
relevant records are maintained. 6. Prepare or consolidate financial
statements for inclusion in the UN Audited Financial Statements to
be audited; Respond to internal and external audit observations;
Review the financial statements of other entities for which the
Controller has certification authority. 7. Produce major/complex
financial reports for management. 8. Provide substantive support to
the development and implementation of new accounting systems; Take
initiative to improve accounting processes and approaches. 9.
Provide data for the preparation of year-end performance reports.
10. Guide, train and supervise general service and professional
staff in the unit. 11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
•
Professionalism:
Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and standards.
Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills
in accounting operations. Ability to conduct independent research
and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make
conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in
achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments,
observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by
professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when
faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in
stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender
perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men
in all areas of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed
strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and
allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed
strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and
allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Advanced
university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business
administration,
finance, accounting or related field.A first university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is desirable.
finance, accounting or related field.A first university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is desirable.
A
minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional
experience in administration, finance, accounting, human
resources management or related field. Experience of
International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is
required; Participation in preparation for or implementation of an
ERP is an added advantage.
English
and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English
is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
Evaluation
of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which
will be followed by competency-based interview.
Job
openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New
York time) on the deadline date.Applications are
automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation
criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided
by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission
and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected
candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify
the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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