Job Title: Finance Officer (Risk Control)
Organisation: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Category Finance
Reports to: Finance Manager
Grade: NOB
Announcement No.: VN/PBR/2013/27
Job Purpose: The Finance Officer (Risk Control) will implement HACT Assurance Plan for programme implementing partners in having a sustainable improvement in the quality of programme implementation and financial management; contribute to policy development and capacity building in relation to internal policies, processes and guidelines to improve the internal control systems established over cash transfers; Design and facilitate training programs for staff and implementing partners in cash transfers; Implement control mechanism and monitor compliance with operational systems and procedures, which includes undertaking regular visits to zone offices, districts offices and implementing partner offices; Follow up on policy and procedures recommendations to ensure they are implemented and deviations previously identified are not recurring, and advise the office on violations and proposed mechanisms to deal with such violation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should possess a university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Seven years of practical professional work experience in auditing and/or accounting.
Experience in an international organization is desirable.
Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another UN Language is an advantage.
Core Competencies:
Communication; Working with People; Drive for Results
Functional Competencies: Analyzing; Applying Technical Expertise; Following instructions and Procedures; Planning and Organizing; Relating and Networking, Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility, tact and discretion and sensitive to different cultures. Good analytical, negotiating, drafting and communication skills.
Strong organizational ability. Good knowledge of computer applications
Core Values: Commitment; Integrity, Analytical skills, Embracing diversity
How to Apply:
ONLY Ugandan Nationals will be considered
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as the most recent performance evaluation report.
If applications are sent by email, please clearly indicate the position applied for and use this order to name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_MukasaApplication.
UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume to:
Human Resource Specialist,
UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,
Plot 9, George Street,
P.O. Box 7047, Kampala-Uganda.
Via email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org
Deadline: 27th September, 2013
