Finance Assistant

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

• To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Verify and process financial transactions and payments for WCO and sub- offices related to staff and non staff costs, purchase orders, local purchases, etc, based on authorizations received in compliance with established rules and procedure.Process e-Imprest transactions and monitor Imprest GL’s including processing and reviewing of purchase orders for services – Imprest, DFC’s, GES and other activities with the aim to ensure accuracy of financial data, adequacy of supporting documents and maintenance of proper accounting records. Reconcile country office cash books and justify any difference in reconciliation; prepare cash counts and to reconcile with the cashbooks on a monthly basis. Update and maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions.Effect cash payments to meeting participants, obtain necessary signatures and ensure completion of supporting documents. Compare cash books with bank statements to compute gain and loss in exchange rate on monthly basis and liaison with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange rates. Prepare financial tables and reports. Initiate correspondence and answer queries related to area of work.Replace and assist other colleagues in the team and perform otherrelated financial and administrative duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: Completion of secondary education; training in business administration/commerce and or technical courses in a field related tothe work performed.
• Desirable: Bachelor degree in business administration, commerce, accounting, social sciences or other related field is an asset.

Experience

• Essential: At least 4 years of related experience in accounting and/or administrative work.
• Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN system.

Skills

• Very good organizationalskills. Proven knowledge of bankingregulations and local laws. Good analytical and effectivecommunication skills. Sound knowledge of theorganization’s policies and regulations in general, and in particular,regarding project activities and financial procedures is an asset.

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Dari. Intermediate knowledge of Pashto.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2406223