Chief of Unit, Finance at

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) Full time

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference services and public information and provides security and safety services for United Nations staff and facilities in the United Nations Office at Nairobi.

Responsibilities

Manages a complete financial operation, encompassing a wide variety of funding sources, a large volume of transactions, and extensive dispersed activities.

Ensures accurate and complete accounting for assets and expenditure, timely recognition of revenues, timely recognition of Assets Under Construction, capitalization of tangible/intangible assets and timely reporting of budget implementation progress of capital expenditure projects being undertaken by the organization.

Approves/Confirms that proposed obligations or expenditure for services, facilities supplies and equipment expenses, as well as those pertaining to personnel, are in accordance with the Financial Regulations and Rules of the UN, relevant appropriations and staffing tables and corresponding approved allotments.

Analyses accounts, reviews/prepares regular financial reports. Proposes/implements solutions with respect to problem transactions and irregularities.

Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.

Prepares and consolidates financial statements for entities supported by UNON under other volumes and volume 1 entities in line with International Public Sector Accounting Standards for inclusion in the UN Financial Statements for audit by the UN Board of Auditors.

Acts as UNON Accounts Section focal point for responses to external audit observations and insure implementation of audit recommendations.

Produces major/complex financial reports for management.
Provides substantive support to the development and implementation of new accounting systems.
Takes initiative to improve accounting processes and approaches.
Provides data for the preparation of year-end performance reports.
Guides, trains and supervises general service and professional staff in the function.

Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM:
Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles and practices, budget development and financial administration of resources;
Ability to develop budgetary policies, procedures and new programmes;
Ability to formulate new strategies and technical approaches to budgetary matters;
The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management;
Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
Remains calm in stressful situations.

Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.


COMMUNICATION:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience;
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAMWORK:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others;
Places team agenda before personal agenda;
Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even if such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE:
Delegates the appropriate responsibility, and decision-making authority;
Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member;
Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills;
Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines;
Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff;
Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative;
Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff;
Appraises performance fairly.

Requirements
Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Job - Specific Qualification

Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of experience of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget or related area is required.

Working experience in a supervisor capacity with proof of performance management is required.
Experience with complex accounting reconciliation is required.
Experience in working with the United Nations or similar international organization is required.
Experience in administration of financial regulations and rules is required.
Working experience with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and financial statement preparation is desirable.
Experience in preparing of Financial Statements and / or donor reports is desirable.
Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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