UNOPS in Nigeria has the following portfolios: The Niger Delta Job
Creation and Conflict Prevention Initiative and the ECOWAS Agricultural
information System. Partners include; United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP), United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA),
Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS); state governments
and private companies.
UNOPS Nigeria Office seeks experienced individuals to provide support
to UNOPS project management activities and therefore wishes to appoint
an eligible candidate for the following position:
Job Title: Finance Officer
Ref: VA/2013/B5302/2121
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of
Office, the Finance Officer analyzes and interprets the financial rules
and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex
financial issues; he/she ensures effective and transparent utilization
of financial resources and integrity of financial services. The Finance
Officer promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules
and regulations. The Finance Officer works in close collaboration with
the programme, support units, and project teams in the Nigeria Office,
UNOPS HQ and Regional Office staff officials ensuring successful
delivery of financial services.
Review and advise appropriateness of operational transactions
including processes, interpreting and determining applicable polices
rules, and regulations in the area of Finance as well as other
interrelated areas such as Project Management, Procurement, and HR;
Review and advise validity of charges and availability of funds
for each project/portfolio as well as the Project Centre’s
Administrative Budget;
Manage ATLAS Bank Accounts and disbursement of funds, including petty cash and operational advances;·
Liaise with the local bank and monitor services provided;
Supervise preparation and approve vouchers ensuring completeness
of supporting documentation, accuracy, and correctness of account
codes, perform the function of Verifying Officer;
Supervise the processing of monthly payroll and fee payments of national and international personnel;
Supervise the preparation of bank reconciliation reports, analyze discrepancies and take corrective action as necessary;
Supervise monthly account closure including verification and
certification of end of month reports, forecast expenditure for the
following month's activities and request replenishments;
Coordinate with project managers, Support Practices and/or
Regional Office/HQ to verify, correct, and improve quality of financial
activities through significant contribution to the development of new
corporate systems and tools as well as policies and procedures;
Coordinate and support other relevant units/parties in the
organization in processes of receipt of contributions, payments, data
reconciliation, maintenance of vendor’s database, Year-End Closure
exercise, client reporting, internal and/or external audit activities;
Implement oversight mechanisms to ensure day to day transactions
are in line with the internal control framework of the organization and
serve as focal point for audit activities;
Conduct training on financial related topics to increase
capacity level in the area of Financial Management for Finance team,
other sub units like Procurement, Logistics and HR in addition to
project management community and senior management.
Ensure all appropriate billing actions for services provided are
taken expeditiously, within appropriate procedures, and in close
coordination with other field-based projects and Regional Office;
Coordinate and communicate with internal and external clients on
areas requiring verification, correction, and clarification to improve
quality of outputs and increase knowledge base and level of capacity in
the different processes.
Collect and consolidate monthly expenditures schedules, the
quarterly, and the year-end statements to Senior Management, Regional
Office, and HQ;
Provide support and advice to Project Managers during
development of new business proposals; also while extracting financial
information from project agreements and the set-up of necessary accounts
in line with existing policies and procedures;
Gather and share information for preparation of project budgets revisions;
Review, monitor and advise Project Managers, Programme Managers,
on necessary adjustments of project expenditures against approved
budgets.
Produce Monthly reports of expenditures and Quarterly Progress Reports to project managers/external clients;
Ensure the management of the Unit and provide direct support and
advice to the Head of Office/Programme Manager, and a wide base of
clients including Project Managers and other Support Units;
Under the guidance of the Head of Office, research and analyze
solutions to complex financial matters as well as those of cross
functional nature through collaboration with different units/practices;
Performs any other duties as assigned by the Head of Office
Requirements
Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Communications skills
Teamwork skills
Client orientation
Technological awareness
Creativity and innovation
Commitment to continuous learning
Planning and Organizing
Results orientation
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in finance, business administration, economics, public administration or other related field.
4 years minimum progressively professional experience in financial management or related field is required.
Languages
Proficiency in English is required, knowledge of another UN Language would be an asset.
A first level university degree in finance, business
administration, economics, public administration or other related field
in combination with 2 additional years of relevant professional
experience may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced degree.
Certifications
Professional Certification with ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent, a significant asset.
Experience
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 12th April, 2013.