Assistant Finance Officer

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Dakar, Senegal
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Unhcr financial regulations and rules
Budgetary needs assessment
Expenditure monitoring and control
** The Assistant Finance Officer position with UNHCR in Dakar, Senegal, focuses on providing technical support in financial transactions, ensuring compliance with UN regulations. The role involves supervising staff, monitoring budgetary needs, and preparing financial reports, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. **

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Finance Officer provides technical support with the processing of financial transactions, and monitors compliance with UNHCR and UN Financial Regulations and Rules.
  • Responsibilities include contributing to the assessment of budgetary needs, monitoring and controlling expenditure, analyzing disbursements/receipts, and preparing financial status reports.
  • The role involves ensuring payments are effectuated by the monthly deadline, accounts are correct and approved, and timely monthly bank reconciliations are performed.

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** The Assistant Finance Officer position with UNHCR in Dakar, Senegal, focuses on providing technical support in financial transactions, ensuring compliance with UN regulations. The role involves supervising staff, monitoring budgetary needs, and preparing financial reports, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • UNHCR Financial Regulations and Rules
  • Budgetary Needs Assessment
  • Expenditure Monitoring and Control
  • Financial Status Reporting
  • Monthly Account Preparation
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Petty Cash and Cash Accounts Checks

Nice-to-have

  • Risk and Opportunity Management
  • Process Improvement and Optimization
  • Client Service Mentality
  • Team Leadership and Motivation

Key Requirements

  • 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree
  • Graduate degree with no experience
  • Doctorate degree with no experience
  • Accounting; Finance; Public Administration; Business Administration; Economics degree
  • Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Working experience in an intergovernmental organization (desirable)
  • Knowledge of UN financial rules and procedures (desirable)
  • Understanding of accrual accounting (desirable)
  • Experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle Financial modules (desirable)
  • Fluency in English & French

Work Rights

Must have right to work in Senegal

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