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  • Posted: Feb 12, 2016
    Deadline: Mar 2, 2016
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    Finance Assistant (Imprest)

    The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

    Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/16/FT105
    Title: Finance Assistant (Imprest)
    Grade: G6
    Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
    Duration of contract: One (01) Year
    Date: 10 February 2016

    OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
    The Budget and Finance Unit provides budget and finance management services to WHO Nigeria programmes and administration, as well as support the management of financial assets of the organisation in the WCO. The work in scope include awards management, imprest and other accounts management, treasury, expenditure management, and quality assurance activities.

    Description of duties:
    Under the general supervision of the Budget and Finance Officer and direct supervision of the Finance Officer, the incumbent performs a variety of specialized tasks in e-Imprest, finance and accounting functions:-

    1. Administer the e-Imprest system (2 WCO Main Accounts in Eimprest), scrutinize and select data from a variety of sources, ensure accuracy in calculations and attachment of necessary supporting receipts of payments and authorizations
    2. Monitor e-Imprest general ledger (GL) and all e-Imprest transactions including review of services purchase orders, imprest, and other activities with the aim to ensure accuracy of financial data
    3. Initiate mid and month-end reconciliation of Imprest and General Ledger (GL) accounts and follow up to clear pending items.
    4. Initiate monthly Imprest closure, follow up on signing and submission of the closure reports as at when due
    5. Ensure completeness of payment vouchers, signing and proper filing of monthly Imprest returns
    6. Performs other duties as required

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Education:
    Essential:- Completion of secondary education or supplemented by technical training or university courses in administration and/finance.

    Desirable:- Good knowledge of computerized accounting systems and budgets or ERPs

    Verification of Educational qualifications:

    "In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually".

    Skills:
    Good understanding of the purpose and functions of the Eimprest and other offices/sectors with which the unit interacts; Knowledge of technical data and good administrative and financial skills to manage projects; ability to use word processing and spreadsheet packages, excel, Oracle, etc

    Experience:
    Essential:- Eight (8) years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative work, of which at least one year was closely related to support finance activities.

    Desirable:- Experience in working with bilateral or multilateral International Organizations in the country is an advantage

    Languages:
    Essential: Excellent knowledge of English

    Desirable: Knowledge of the other UN languages

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