Finance and Budget Assistant
Quick answer
The United Nations Office at Nairobi is hiring multiple in-office Finance and Budget Assistants to manage financial operations and payroll, with compensation not specified.
- Role
- Finance and Budget Assistant
- Organization
- United Nations Office at Nairobi
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Finance & Administration
- Apply by
- 2026-07-11
The role
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is seeking Finance and Budget Assistants to support financial management, budget preparation, and payroll administration. Incumbents will handle complex accounting transactions, perform reconciliations, and ensure compliance with UN financial rules and regulations. The role involves monitoring expenditures, managing payroll data, and providing technical guidance to junior staff within the Division of Administrative Services. These are temporary positions with a duration of 364 days.
What you'll do
- Prepare, process, and review complex accounting transactions and budget submissions.
- Monitor expenditures and analyze variances between approved budgets and actual costs.
- Conduct payroll analysis and audit financial payments for accuracy.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve complex financial inquiries.
- Provide technical advice, training, and supervision to junior staff.
What it takes
- Minimum seven years of experience in finance, budget, or accounting (reduced to five years with a first-level university degree).
- High school diploma or equivalent required; supplemental training in finance is desirable.
- Proven experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of UN financial regulations and IPSAS/IFRS is desirable.
- Accountancy qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIPFA) is desirable.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
This is a local recruitment position; staff members are subject to local labor conditions and are not eligible for benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and is an in-office position requiring local recruitment.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What is the application deadline?
The application must be submitted by July 11th.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least seven years of relevant experience, or five years if they possess a first-level university degree, along with experience in ERP systems and a high school diploma.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office at Nairobi's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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