JR2312886
Hardship Level

E (most hardship)
Family Type

Family
Residential location (if applicable)

Grade

GS5
Staff Member / Affiliate Type

General Service
Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment
Remote work accepted
Non

Job Posting End Date

March 1, 2023
Standard Job Description

Senior Finance Assistant

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Senior Finance Assistant is normally supervised by a more senior finance colleague who defines work objectives and provides regular advice and guidance. The incumbent also refers to UNHCR Manuals and relevant policy papers on financial issues.
The incumbent assists with the processing of financial transactions. S/he keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels in the office and with bank officials to exchange information.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Maintain financial records for project or other office accounts for which responsibility is assigned.
- Record receipts and payments, assure accuracy of computation and completeness of documents and maintain continuing status of allotments against obligations.
- Prepare recurring reports on assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from excess cost or less-than-expected receipts.
- Prepare special reports to clarify problems or as requested for other reasons.
- Calculate and compile cost estimates and projected budget requirements and assist in preparation of budget statements for area of assignment.
- Prepare routine correspondence and maintain contracts with others to discuss matters concerning accounts and related assignments.
- Maintain contacts with local banks to clarify questions pertaining to office bank accounts.
- Brief and assist new staff on basic financial procedures and requirements with respect to payments, entitlements, banking and currency provisions and other requirements relating to accounts and finance.
- Initiate correspondence to verify data, answer queries and obtain additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses
Accounting;   Business Administration;   Finance;   HCR Learning Prog;
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified

Desirable
Not specified

Functional Skills
IT-Computer Literacy
FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other)
IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate Profile

Avoir une bonne connaissance en comptabilite et en planification du budget
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

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Desired languages

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel


Nature of Position:
A la suite des troubles sociopolitiques récurrents survenus en RCA entre 2006-2013 et surtout à  partir de 2014, le Cameroun a reçu sur son territoire les réfugiés centrafricains installés dans les régions du Nord, de l 'Adamaoua et de l 'Est. Leur protection et assistance est mise en Å“uvre à  travers la Sous-Délégation de Bertoua basée à  l 'Est et qui compte deux bureaux de Terrain : celui de Batouri et celui de Meiganga dans l 'Adamaoua qui couvrent respectivement les unitàs de Terrain de Djohong et Touboro qui coordonnent la réponse humanitaire et soutiennent les autorité locales dans la gestion et l 'encadrement des réfugiés dans ces zones.
, Le Senior Admin/Finance Assistant Assiste dans la gestion du bureau en aidant le chef de bureau de terrain sous l 'Admin Associate dans la mise en Å“uvre des tâches générales d'administration et de gestion des ressources.

En tant que Senior Finance Assistant supervisé l 'Admin Associate, Il/elle aidera le chef de bureau de terrain de Meiganga à  fournir les ressources (humaines, matérielles et services) nècessaires pour soutenir les activités quotidiennes du personnel du bureau.
Il/elle devra avoir une trè bonne connaissance et une expérience de l'identification et de l'atténuation des risques grâce à  une analyse critique des procédures opérationnelles standard et des pratiques des différents processus de protection, ainsi qu'une capacité à  analyser des questions complexes.

Living and Working Conditions:
Meiganga est classé au niveau de sécurité II. Avec le niveau de sécurité II en place, les déplacements du personnel par la route à  des fins officielles et privées sont limités à  la conformitè MOSS. Meiganga est un lieu d'affectation o๠le niveau de difficulté est élevé. Actuellement, une seule banque opà¨re à  Meiganga, la SCB Cameroun. Cette banque fournit des services d'épargne et d'autres services bancaires commerciaux en CFA uniquement. Cette banque propose également des services de guichet automatique, accessibles par VISA et MasterCard. Les maisons à  louer sont difficiles à  trouver. Les coupures d'eau et d'électricité sont fréquentes. Il n'y a pas de clinique des Nations Unies à  Meiganga. Il n'y a qu'un seul hà´pital, qui fournit des soins et des services de base à  la population locale. Dans ce màªme contexte, les cas graves ou compliqués sont évacués ou référés vers d'autres structures en dehors du district. La population locale a accè aux écoles publiques et privées, qui disposent d'installations d'apprentissage de base. Il n'y a pas de supermarché. Tous les approvisionnements sont effectués à  Ngaoundéré, situé à  150 km.
Le climat est classé comme tropical humide et sec.
Additional Qualifications

Skills

FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other), IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software
Education

Certifications

Accounting - Other, Business Administration - Other, Finance - Other, HCR Learning Program - UNHCR
Work Experience

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness
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Compendium
Functional clearance

This position doesn't require a functional clearance

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/fr-FR/External/job/Meiganga-Cameroon/Snr-Finance-Assistant_JR2312886?locationCountry=b579d21545a140c49418f0a3451a3160