Assistant Finance Officer
Quick answer
The Regional Service Centre in Entebbe is hiring an on-site Assistant Finance Officer to manage financial accounts and compliance monitoring for UN operations, with compensation not specified.
- Role
- Assistant Finance Officer
- Organization
- Regional Service Centre at Entebbe (RSCE)
- Location
- Entebbe, Uganda
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Finance & Administration
- Apply by
- 2026-07-01
The role
The Regional Service Centre in Entebbe (RSCE) is seeking an Assistant Finance Officer to provide operational support within its Financial Services and Compliance Monitoring Section. The role involves performing monthly and yearly closing procedures, reconciling accounts, processing vendor payments, and ensuring adherence to UN financial regulations and IPSAS policy. The incumbent will analyze complex accounting transactions and provide financial interpretations to support audit and operational queries.
What you'll do
- Perform monthly and yearly closing procedures within the Umoja ERP system.
- Reconcile open-item-managed accounts and investigate erroneous entries.
- Process vendor invoices and payments ensuring consistency with purchase orders.
- Support the preparation of bank reconciliation statements and treasury functions.
- Provide financial interpretations and advice in response to audit queries.
What it takes
- First-level university degree in finance, accounting, business, or public administration.
- Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in financial management or accounting.
- Fluency in English (UN Level III) is required.
- Knowledge of SAP/UMOJA or similar financial systems is desirable.
- Experience working in an international organization or field mission setting is desirable.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
This position is funded for an initial period of 364 days with the possibility of extension, subject to United Nations staff regulations and policies.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
The position is based at the Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must hold a first-level university degree in a relevant field and have at least two years of professional experience in financial management or accounting.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application must be submitted by July 1st.
How to apply
Apply directly on Regional Service Centre at Entebbe (RSCE)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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