Job Title
Accounting Assistant, G5
Department/ Office
Economic Commission for Africa
Duty Station
ADDIS ABABA
Posting Period
14 January 2014-13 February 2014
Job Opening number
14-FIN-ECA-32564-R-ADDIS ABABA (X)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Accounts Unit/Finance Section, Division of Administration of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Chief, Accounts Unit.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Accounting Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
- Records and reconciles complex accounting and billing transactions.
- Examines and records financial transactions for all ECA stakeholders – especially prepare bills to ECA clients, ensure timely settlement of all outstanding bills and prepares offset transactions as soon as client settle bills.
- Reconcile complex bank accounts in various currencies.
- Assist in the preparation of year end closure of accounts.
- Drafts/prepares memoranda and/or faxes to various offices, departments and overseas offices and also write off requests for old un-recoverable outstanding bills.
- Responds to queries from staff members, third parties and other clients.
- Performs other duties as may be required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of the Organization's financial rules and regulations as well as accounting policies and practices. Ability to maintain accurate records, interpret and analyze a wide variety of data. Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and other problems. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
Five years of experience in accounting, finance or related area.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Short-listed candidates will complete a written assessment and competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Recruitment for this position is done on a local basis, whether or not the candidate is a resident of the duty station. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. Passing the Administrative Assessment Support Test (ASAT) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Service category in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Candidates who are short-listed to be considered for this position will be contacted by the recruiter to be scheduled to sit for the ASAT at a later date.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided
