Intern - Finance

10 hours ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya UNDP Full time $20,000 - $30,000 per year

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

In today's digital environment, the ability to collect, manage, and analyze data is critical to ensuring efficiency, transparency and strategic decision-making.  The Finance Department plays a central role in supporting the organization's Finance Resources of the organization.  

UNDP promotes its sustainable human development agenda by developing and fully operationalizing a dynamic, harmonized, and integrated resource management framework.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:  

Under the supervision of the Head of Finance and in close collaboration with the ICT/Procurement and HR team, the intern will:

1. Ensure implementation of operational strategies and procedures, focusing on achievement of the following results:


•    Full compliance with UN/UNDP rules and regulations of financial processes, financial records and reports.

•    Provision of inputs to elaboration of work plans.

•    Assistance in preparation of financial analyses and related reports.

2. Assistance in Finance Unit to do basic research, focusing on achievement of the following results:


•    Conduct analysis on the workflow of finance unit and produce report on process optimization.

•    Improve integrity of data used for Pay cycle process.

•    Liaison with other United Nations agencies for information relating to payments

3. Provide.  accounting and administrative support, focusing on achievement of the following results:


•    Processing of financial documentation (vouchers, supporting documents, invoices, etc.) and maintaining internal expenditures control system by ensuring that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Quantum system.

•    Follow up with other teams in the office for information relating to payments.

•    Assistance to analyze and monitor financial related dashboard.

•    Financial support to country office programme teams (as assigned by the supervisor).

•    Maintenance of the proper filing system for financial records and documents.

 


Core Competencies

Achieve Results:    LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:    LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously:    LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility:    LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination:     LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner:    LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:    LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Additional Competencies:

•    Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties related to finance screening, collecting and preparation of documentation, data input, transactions tracking, filing, provision of information.

•    Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies.

•    Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard.

•    Good knowledge of financial/Accounting Rules and Regulations

•    Strong IT Excel , Digital filing skills

•    Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system


Required Skills and Experience

Education:
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration in Accounting, CPA/ACCA student


Experience:
  • Enrolled in a Bachelors or Master's Programme
  • In the final year of a bachelor's/ Masters programme. 
  • Or within one year after graduation from a Bachelor's, Master's 

     


Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders) 

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 

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