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Job Title: Finance Clerk
Total Position: 1
Department: Finance
Job Type: Fixed Term App (FTA)
Job Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Minimum Education: Matriculation
Degree Title: Secondary education. Specialized training in finance desirable.
Career Level: GS-4
Minimum Experience: 4 Years(4 years of relevant accounting and financial experience at national level is required. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.)
Work Permit: Pakistan
Apply By: May 24, 2011
Posted On: May 11, 2011
Total Position: 1
Department: Finance
Job Type: Fixed Term App (FTA)
Job Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Minimum Education: Matriculation
Degree Title: Secondary education. Specialized training in finance desirable.
Career Level: GS-4
Minimum Experience: 4 Years(4 years of relevant accounting and financial experience at national level is required. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.)
Work Permit: Pakistan
Apply By: May 24, 2011
Posted On: May 11, 2011
Job Description
Organizational Context
Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Analyst/Specialist, the Finance Clerk supports the provision of financial services in large COs ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Finance Clerk promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
The Finance Clerk works in close collaboration with the Management Support and Business Development, Programme and Operations staff in the country office and with UNDP HQ staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of key functions:
Ensure implementation of operational strategies and procedures
Provide accounting and administrative support
Support knowledge building and sharing
1. Ensure implementation of operational strategies and procedures, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Full compliance of financial processes and financial records with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
Provision of inputs to elaboration of workplans
2. Provide accounting and administrative support, focusing on achievement of the following results:Assistance in proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports for NEX projects; payment execution.
Processing of financial documentation (vouchers, supporting documents, telephone invoices, etc.) and maintaining internal expenditures control system by ensuring that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; travel claims, monthly payment orders (MPOs) and other entitlements are duly processed.
Provision of information for reports on financial status, procedures, exchange rates, costs and expenditures (incl. MIP) and potential funding problems.
Follow-up with other United Nations agencies for information relating to payments.
Preparation of routine correspondence, faxes, memoranda and reports in accordance with CO SOP.
Extracting, inputting, copying and filing data from various sources.
Maintenance of the proper filing system for financial records and documents.
3. Support knowledge building and sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Participation in the training for the operations/projects staff on Finance.
Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Analyst/Specialist, the Finance Clerk supports the provision of financial services in large COs ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Finance Clerk promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
The Finance Clerk works in close collaboration with the Management Support and Business Development, Programme and Operations staff in the country office and with UNDP HQ staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of key functions:
Ensure implementation of operational strategies and procedures
Provide accounting and administrative support
Support knowledge building and sharing
1. Ensure implementation of operational strategies and procedures, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Full compliance of financial processes and financial records with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
Provision of inputs to elaboration of workplans
2. Provide accounting and administrative support, focusing on achievement of the following results:Assistance in proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports for NEX projects; payment execution.
Processing of financial documentation (vouchers, supporting documents, telephone invoices, etc.) and maintaining internal expenditures control system by ensuring that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; travel claims, monthly payment orders (MPOs) and other entitlements are duly processed.
Provision of information for reports on financial status, procedures, exchange rates, costs and expenditures (incl. MIP) and potential funding problems.
Follow-up with other United Nations agencies for information relating to payments.
Preparation of routine correspondence, faxes, memoranda and reports in accordance with CO SOP.
Extracting, inputting, copying and filing data from various sources.
Maintenance of the proper filing system for financial records and documents.
3. Support knowledge building and sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Participation in the training for the operations/projects staff on Finance.
Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Required Skills
Corporate Competencies
Demonstrates commitment to UNDPs mission, vision and values
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
Shares knowledge and experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
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 rules and regulations
Strong IT skills
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system
Leadership and Self-Management
Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
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Demonstrates commitment to UNDPs mission, vision and values
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
Shares knowledge and experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
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 rules and regulations
Strong IT skills
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system
Leadership and Self-Management
Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
UNDP Accounting and Finance Training and certification
Apply
