Monday, May 20, 2013

Finance Officer

Responsibilities 

1. IPSAS preparedness: Assist the Chief of Budget and Finance in the re-designing and 
implementation of business processes; financial policies; documentation and testing to ensure 
compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); - Coordinate user 
support arrangements, support and guide the users in troubleshooting. II. International Public 
Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); - Participate in the implementation of IPSAS in UNEP. 
Participate in UNEP IPSAS preparatory work with the UN and UNON project team and UNEP 
divisions, regional and field offices, to ensure timely actions on relevant areas. Develop new 
guidelines and procedures taking into account impact on other functional areas and overall 
objective of the Organization to meet the IPSAS compliance; - Develop and propose a conversion
plan that ensures UNEP meets all IPSAS requirements; - Provide expert advice to senior 
management and staff with respect to the implementation of IPSAS and its impact on the 
implementation of the ERP. 
2. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): - Focal point for ERP implementation, working closely with 
the Information, Communication and Technology (ICTS) of the United Nations Office at Nairobi 
(UNON) and the ERP team at UN HQ in coordinating the implementation of the ERP in UNEP; - 
Undertake requirements analysis and help configure the EP to UNEP specific needs; - Perform 
business analysis and possible re-designing of processes and procedures in the context of 
implementation of the ERP solution; - Participate and assist in the system roll out processes. 
3. The incumbent will lead in coordinating the IPSAS and ERP training for all for all relevant staff 
members within UNEP. The incumbent will also lead in the coordination and determination of data 
clean up before the implementation of the new ERP 

4. Manages sub-programme resources: (I) Maintains and updates sub-programme specific 
management information on the status of Environment Fund, Trust Fund, Counterpart Contribution
allocations, Regular Budget, Trust and Environmental Support Funds; project commitments, 
proposals, revisions, extensions and expenditure submitting reports; (II) Liases with implementing
external organizations, UNEP Divisional Directors, Regional Directors and Programme Managers to 
resolve priorities and conflict situations; (III) Liases with funding organizations on sub-programme 
related Trust Fund or Counterpart Contributions; (IV) Provides input to the Chief of the Section; (V) 
Provides ad-hoc reports to the Chief of the Section Branch or other UNEP management. 5. Any 
other related duties assigned. 

Competencies: 

 Professionalism: Knowledge of financial principles and practices. Ability to independently conduct 
research and analysis, formulate options and present conclusions and recommendations. 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. Takes responsibility for 
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all 
areas 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. 
 Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies 
priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of 
time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; 
monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. 
 Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and 
limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate 
tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology. 

Education: 
An advanced university degree in Accounting or Finance and/or Information Technology or related
fields. A certified Public Accountant (CPA), a chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification 
is an added advantage. A first university degree with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu 
of the advanced degree. 

Experience: 
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting and Finance at 
the international level. 

Language: 
English and French are the official languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised, 
fluency in oral and written English is required.

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