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1.)   Support administration and implementation of operational strategies and adapt processes and procedures.
Example of Duties:

• Ensure CO financial processes, financial records and reports, and audit follow-up comply with UNDP Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP). Implement effective internal control framework.
• Support office management in preparing and reviewing CO finance business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal standard operating procedures in finance in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management.
• Provide input for implementation of cost-saving and reduction strategies in consultation with the office management.
• Routinely monitor financial exception reports for unusual activities and/or transactions; and investigate anomalies or unusual transactions. Inform senior CO management.

2.)  Support administration of budgets of CO management projects and functioning of an optimal cost-recovery system.
Example of Duties:
• Provide researched information for planning and status of financial resources of the CO.
• Prepare and modify budgets for UNDP management projects.
• Assist in the preparation of required budget revisions (ensuring multiyear budget revision) within the unit at required period and timely securing of ASLs
• Prepare timely cost-recovery/DPC bills in ERP for the services provided by UNDP, implement the revenue tracking system, and follow up on cost recovery.

3.)  Provide accounting and administrative support to the Finance unit.
Example of Duties:
• Support proper control of the supporting documents for payments invoices and proper document management including systematic archiving.
• Prepare financial reports for projects and management funds/budget balance; and prepare all types of invoices.
• Maintain the internal expenditures control system which ensures that invoices processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in ERP, and travel claims and other entitlements are duly processed.
• Coordinate and review allocated General Ledger and sub-ledger accounts and support timely project closure.
• Answer inquiries from UN agencies with supporting documents
• Take timely corrective actions on erroneous data in ERP and on unposted invoices, including the invoices with validation errors, match exceptions, and/or unapproved invoices.  Prepare financial reports as required. Provide timely response to HQ requests to resolve financial data issues.
• Maintain the Accounts Receivables for UNDP projects and follow-up with partners on contributions.
• Ensure timely recording, reconciliation, and submission of VAT claims with relevant TAX authority and following up on VAT reimbursements.

4.)   Ensure proper CO cash and Treasury management functioning.
Example of Duties:

• Act as alternate to Finance Associate (ICS-7) for timely review of cash position for local accounts to ensure sufficient funds for disbursements and maintain liquidity level approved by Treasury. Identify and record receipts and create deposits for revenue application on a timely basis.
• Identify and record contributions/Deposits.
• Prepare timely and accurate bank reconciliations and provide documentation to GSSC according to service level agreement. Initiate bank transfers and deals in ERP.
• Enter Fund Transfer on internet banking systems.
• Implement E-Banking and Check printing of Paycycle.
• Act as alternate to Finance Associate (ICS-7) for timely preparation of monthly cashflow forecast to ensure sufficient cash balance in local bank account. Liaise with participating UN Agencies to obtain disbursement estimate of their cash requirement.

5.)   Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO.
Example of Duties:
• Assist in organizing training for the operations/ projects staff on finance, audit and compliance matters, and implementation of Internal Control Framework (ICF).
• Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in financial management.
• Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.>

Core
Achieve Results	LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively	LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously	LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility	LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination	LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner	LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion	LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

•  Fully Qualified Accountant, from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy or Full Completion of the UNDP Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP). No UNDP Accountancy and Finance Test (AFT) required.
•  Candidates with no professional accountancy qualifications, but with degrees that major in accountancy and/or finance must complete UNDP Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP), if recruited. However, no UNDP Accountancy and Finance Test (AFT) is required.
•  Candidates with no professional accountancy qualifications but with relevant experience must successfully undertake UNDP Accountancy and Finance Test (AFT) before shortlisting, and must complete the UNDP Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP), if recruited.

• 6 years (with high school diploma) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience at the national or international level is required.

Required skills:

• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and web-based management systems such as ERP financials and database packages.
• Knowledge of IPSAS and/or IFRS is required.

Desired skills:

• Relevant finance experience in finance and/ or accounting at the national or international level.
• Experience with ERP financials, preferably PeopleSoft.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Time management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.