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Finance Assistant, G5

LocationPRETORIA, South Africa
LevelEntry
Posted1w ago
Finance & Administration

Quick answer

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring a Finance Assistant in Pretoria, South Africa, to provide financial and administrative support, with a fixed-term limited position.

Role
Finance Assistant, G5
Organization
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Location
PRETORIA, South Africa
Level
Entry
Category
Finance & Administration

The role

The Finance Assistant will provide financial and administrative support to the implementation of the programme/s, including accounting, financial workflows, and staff accounts management.

What you'll do

  • Perform duties in full compliance with UNODC rules, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures
  • Provide accounting and administrative support at ROSAF
  • Coordinate financial workflows in UNODC Regional Office for Southern Africa
  • Review, analyse, and process payments to third-parties, commercial entities, and individuals
  • Maintain internal expenditures control system and ensure correct recording in Umoja
  • Reconcile Creditors and Debtors accounts and follow up on outstanding invoices or queries

What it takes

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Specialized certification in Accounting/Finance is desirable
  • Minimum of five years of work experience in finance, accounting, or a related field
  • Work experience with advanced computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, etc.)
  • Work experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is required
  • Work experience with SAP/Umoja is desirable

What you'll bring

Knowledge of UNODC rulesregulationspoliciesand standard operating proceduresExperience with accounting and administrative supportExperience with financial workflows and ERP systems

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Pretoria, South Africa.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a high school diploma, specialized certification in Accounting/Finance, and at least five years of work experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the UN Inspira platform.

Is the job remote?

The job is not remote and is based in Pretoria, South Africa.

How to apply

Apply directly on United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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