Finance Assistant

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The AFM Unit provides budget and finance management services to WHO programmes and administration, as well as support the management of financial assets of the organisation in the African Region. The work in scope includes awards management, labour distribution planning and control, imprest and other accounts management, treasury, expenditure management and staff health insurance.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Finance Officer/SHI and overall supervision of AFM, the incumbent perform the following duties: 1. Process all SHI claims of the staff members for the African Region covering the Regional Office, Intercountry Support Teams and WHO Country Offices. 2. Advise staff on SHI matters and claim procedures and to reply promptly to SHI queries. 3. Follow up the settlement of general insurance claims lodged with insurance companies. 4. Provide guidance to staff members on claims submission. 5. Enroll SSA for insurance coverage 6. Prepare Expenditure batches for SSAs’ Insurance and Post Occupancy Cost contributions 7. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: Completion of secondary school education or equivalent technical training or commercial with specialization in finance, accounting, budgeting law or business administration.
• Desirable: Diploma or higher education in accounting or finance will be an advantage

Experience

• Essential: 5 years of working experience with progressively work in finance, budgeting and/or accounting activities.
• Desirable: Experience within UN or other international or multinational organizations will be an advantage.

Skills

• Ability to acquire sound knowledge of WHO rules, regulations and procedures. Tact, discretion and ability to keep information confidential are essential.

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of French.
• Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of English.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2403257&tz=GMT%2B05%3A30&tzname=Asia%2FCalcutta