finance assistant

hace 4 días

Santiago, Metropolitana, Chile United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) A tiempo completo

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Opening

Job Opening ID: 224588

Job Network : Management and Administration

Job Family : Finance

Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5

Duty Station : SANTIAGO

Department/Office : Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

Date Posted : Jan 3, 2024

Deadline : Feb 1, 2024

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Financial Services Section of the Division of Administration. The Finance Assistant reports to the Chief of Financial Services Section.

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the five regional Commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. Please visit our website at for further information.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

Finance:

• Assists in the processing payments, maintaining cost reports and managing invoices.

• Supports the Finance Officers(s) in extracting information and generating expenditure reports from computerized information system databases; assists in preliminary analyses of the extracted information and the reports generated, and highlights areas of concern for the attention of the Finance Officer(s).

• Research/compiles data and other information required by the Finance Officer(s) in the review and analysis of relevant areas.

• Consolidates data and provides support to Finance Officer(s) with respect to financial reviews of relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies.

• Assists the Finance Officer(s) in the preparation/finalization of financial performance reports.

• Reviews and approves Expense Reports.



Claims:

• Verifies and prepares less complex payments to third parties, commercial entities, and individuals, with respect to settlement of certified death and disability, contingent-owned equipment, stores, pay and allowances, and letters of assist claims.

Treasury:

• Reviews incoming payment instructions regarding banking details and sources of funds.

• Prepares payments for final disbursement by Cashier.

• Dispatches payment instructions and cheques to banks.

• Creates receipts and deposits for all incoming funds.

• Notifies payees of status of payments.

• Assists staff members, Fund Management Officers, and donors regarding queries on payment and deposit-related issues.

• Identifies and annotates bank account movements.

• Files and archives documentation as required.

General:

• Keeps up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme budgets, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures.

• Drafts routine correspondence with respect to enquiries related to relevant financial and budget matters.

• Maintains and keep up-to-date files.

• Provides administrative support to the Head of the organizational unit and/or Finance/Budget Officer(s), as required.

• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.

• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of, and ability to apply financial rules, regulations and procedures in the UN environment. Ability to maintain accurate records, review and interpret a wide variety of data. Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational problems. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least five (5) years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.



1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat and Spanish is a working language of ECLAC. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written Spanish and English is required.





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