The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Mali wishes to recruit for the following position:
Title: Finance Officer
Level: NO1/L2
Type of Appointment: Support or Temporary Appointment (TA)
Duration: 1 year
Duty Station : Bamako, Mali
Date of issue : 26 April 2012
Date of closure: 10 May 2012
I. PURPOSE OF THE POST
Under the general supervision of the Finance Officer, assists in the area of financial and accounting control, recording, reporting of assets, liabilities and income. Monitors the appropriate disbursements of funds before payments, reviews CRQs and PRQs for Finance, ensures compliance with UNICEF rules, regulations and established budgetary limits, verifies DCTs justifications, prepare cash forecast, and train newly recruited finance staff.
II. MAJOR TASKS
– Controls and operates bank accounts in accordance with UN/UNICEF financial rules and regulations and local banking practices. Provides up-to-date information on the cash position or status of such accounts. Reconciles bank statements, keeps abreast of all procedures and regulations regarding the maintenance of bank accounts, exchange and interest rates, etc.
– Certifies the appropriate, accurate and timely processing and recording of disbursements and payments, (e.g., travel claims, salaries, pension fund, insurance, cash transfers to implementing partners, invoices, etc…), in accordance with established rules, regulations and systems, and within budgetary limits. Also ensures recovery of advances and accounts receivable/Payable. Monitors the appropriateness of GL Accounts.
– Monitors financial transactions and accounting reports, and reconciliation of accounts, to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial information. Prepares required reports and tatements for the Representative, Chief of Operations, the Regional Office and DFAM NY. Process timely reconciling items.
– Utilizes finance related module of VISION system. Supervises timely and accurate maintenance of computerized accounting and finance system.
– Controls petty cash fund, disbursements, recording and accounting.Ensures the safekeeping of cash and cheques.
– Reviews budget expenditures by codes against approved allotments, and verifies compliance with reports received from HQs (Various cubes). Monitors closely external expenditures, posts them and processes any required adjustment in the module of voucher correction utilities;
– Prepares and analyzes financial data for budget estimates and financial planning.
– Briefs the staff on the application and interpretation of UN/UNICEF accounting and financial rules, regulations, procedures and policies.
– Liaise with other sections and units to provide accounting and finance training and support, establishes and/or reviews systems and procedures for compliance with the rules and regulations, and prepares reports and recommendations.
– Reviews monthly payroll including recording of advances and deductions;
– Participate in the micro assessment activities of implementing Partners;
– Provides on-the job training to the newly recruited finance and accounting staff;
III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE
Education : Advanced university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration;
Experience: Minimum two years, preferably two years experience, including progressively responsible work in Finance Management; Be familiar with UNICEF Accounting and Finance Policies, Rules and Regulations;
Language(s) : Fluency in French and good working knowledge of English required.
Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Nationality : Malian
IV. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The application letter, together with a detailed CV, a completed UN Personal History Form P-11 (available on Unicef’s website: https://www.malipages.comwww.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) and Candidate Self-Assessment Form (www.malipages.com/unicef/candidature_FinNOA.doc) should be sent by mail to Mali_Recruitment@unicef.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is a non-smoking environment.
Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged.
Staff members and candidates with disabilities are considered on an equal basis with other staff members and candidates in the provision of access to equal employment opportunities, equal remuneration for work of equal value, and a safe and healthy working environment that is free from harassment and offers redress for grievances.