In this context, under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager, the Finance Analyst is responsible for effective delivery of financial services, transparent utilization of financial resources and management of the Country Office (CO) Finance Unit. He/she analyzes and interprets the financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex financial issues. The Finance Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
The Finance Analyst supervises and leads the staff of the Finance Unit. The Finance Analyst works in close collaboration with the operations programme and project teams in the CO and with UNDP HQs staff and Government officials ensuring successful CO performance in Finance.
Position: Finance Analyst
Job ID: 3750
Duty Station: Kathmandu
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures planning and Managing of Programme Resource Framework
Ensures implementation of operational and financial management strategies
Manages the project budgets and organizes an optimal cost-recovery system
Ensures proper control of CO accounts
Ensures proper CO cash management
Ensures effective oversight to assurance and audit of development projects
Ensures capacity development of programme/ project staff in the areas of project programme financial managemen
Ensure Gender and Social Inclusions (GESI) is prioritized in all financial functions:
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Completion of Masters Degree in Finance/Accounting, Business, or Public Administration, or a professional accounting qualification from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy;
Professionally qualified accountants from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage
Experience
2 years of relevant experience in providing financial management and accounting advisory services, managing staff and operational systems;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems and ERP financials;
Experience of IPSAS and/or IFRS is required for external candidates;
UNDP Advance Accountancy & Finance Test required.
Language Requirements
Proficiency in English and Nepali.
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Deadline: 08/06/2021 (Midnight New York, USA)
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