Finance Assistant

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Accounts and Finance Management (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 include awards management, labour distribution planning and control, imprest and other accounts management, treasury, expenditure management and staff health insurance.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Through iSupplier or offline, check completeness and accuracy of payment requests supporting documents; liaise with concerned initiator, if additional information is required, before submitting for approval. Ensure close follow up on all AFRO invoices on hold. Liaise with concerned Budget Centers for corrective action. Assist in following up on all AFRO encumbrances and liaise with concerned Budget Center for the clearing action. Serve as backup in iSupplier for all AFRO invoice payment requests via APIA or iSupplier. Provide daily support to Budget Centers on WHO payment system. In consultation with the Finance Officer, provide assistance and advice on ways to resolve reported issues. Assist with the creation and/or update of corporate suppliers (all AFRO). Ensure appropriate filing of accounting documents and vouchers. Perform any other duties relating to areas of responsibility as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: Completion of secondary education, combined with a Diploma or equivalent technical training or commercial education with specialization in accounting, budgeting or finance.
• Desirable: Higher education in accounting or finance will be an advantage.

Experience

• Essential: 5 years of working experience with 2 to 3 years of responsible 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 plan, organize, coordinate and implement inputs from several sources; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to conceptualize and carry out tasks with little supervision; to provide financial analytical reports, using appropriate software; to interpret financial rules and regulations; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Use of Language Skills

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

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2403285&tz=GMT%2B05%3A30&tzname=Asia%2FCalcutta