Finance Assistant job at UNICEF

Organization:

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

About the Organization:

UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) is a leading global organization working to protect the rights and well-being of children. In Uganda, UNICEF plays a critical role in improving the lives of children and their families through various programs and initiatives focused on health, education, protection, and social policy.

Job Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
For every child, a trustable hand
You can visit our website to find out more about the interesting work we do for children in Uganda.
How can you make a difference?
Under close supervision of the Finance Officer NOB, the Finance Assistant, at the G-4 level, will perform a range of standardized financial clerical duties to support the UNICEF Country Programme.
The Finance Assistant will also provide accounting duties like release of payments, efficient financial recording, accounting and reporting, which in turn facilitates management oversight, decision making and quality control.

Duties and Responsibilities

Review payment requests to ensure their completeness, and accuracy before submission to the GSSC. Ensure the correct classification and recording of financial transactions.
Assist in preparation and disbursement of cheques with proper identifications of Payees and authorization letters where applicable. Raise receipts and other related processes in HACT Manager (Payment returns, refunds, etc…)
Act as the designated bank agent with our House banks. Maintains an enabling relationship with the said HBs to facilitate the smooth operations and relations with the banks. Assist onboarding Staff members with opening bank accounts.
Assist in performing HACT Financial Spot checks of Implementing Partners as required and assigned by the Quality Assurance team,
Maintains electronic accounting records and finance subject files by proper filing for easy retrieval of accounting data and references.
Backstops other roles as and when requested and assigned e.g the VAT recovery role, perform year end closure activities as assigned, etc…

All you need to know about the CPA Uganda Course

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Completion of secondary education. Formal training in Finance and accounting for at least one year. Ability to operate PC, calculator or other machines used to maintain accounts.
Work Experience: Four years general clerical experience, some of which should be in accounting clerical work. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace an additional two years.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required
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