VACANCY NOTICE

DUTY STATION: UNICEF Yaounde

Type of contract : FT Appointment

Title: Senior Finance Assistant

Level: GS7

Duration : One year renewable

As per UNICEF rules and regulations

PURPOSE OF POST:

Under the general supervision of the Finance Officer, serves as a principal assistant with responsibility for accounts maintenance and budget control functions of the office.

REPORTS TO: Finance Officer

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

1. Maintenance of ledgers and accounting records for classification and recording of financial transactions and for the reconciliation of accounts and preparation of recurring or special reports;
2. Calculation and payment of salaries, allowances, travel claims and other payments to staff members, experts and consultants, vendors and other claimants;
3. Maintenance of cash books, including control of disbursements and balancing of books and ledgers;
4. Preparation of financial data for budget estimates and financial planning;
5. Reconciliation of cash books with bank statements;
6. Maintaining liaisons with officials of local banks and financial institutions to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations, and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts.
7. Assists higher level officers in all aspects of accounts maintenance and budget control by providing reports on financial status, procedures, exchange rates, costs and expenditures, and potential funding problems. Ensure the backup of the Finance Officer when needed 
8. Contributes to the CO HACT Assurance Plan implementation by carrying out Spot check activities and follow up of the resulting recommendations ; helps in the training of staff and Implementing Partners to HACT components and the simplified financial assessment of implementing partners
9. Performs other duties, as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education:

• First University degree (DUT, BTS or HND) in Finance or accounting is required

Work Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in Finance or accounting is required, preferably with the UN or other international organization

Competencies:

i) Core Values (Required)

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

iv) Functional Competencies (Required)

• Analyzing
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Following instructions and Procedures
• Planning and Organizing

Languages:

• Fluency in French (verbal and written) and good notions in English are required.

Deadline for receiving applications at UNICEF Yaounde, Maroua, Bertoua and Douala desk front is 08th February 2016. Applications could also be sent through mail Post (sending date would be considered) or via email address yaoundehr@unicef.org.

Completed files (Letter of motivation, CV, copy of diplomas, P11 form (to be collected at UNICEF) References etc.) to be addressed with the mention “DO NOT OPEN” with the post title on the envelope to the attention of:

CHIEF OPERATIONS

UNICEF

P.O.Box 1181 Yaoundé

The submission and processing of candidates’ files are free of charge. UNICEF is not liable for any amount of money paid by a candidate as part of this recruitment.

Only qualified and short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.