Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Quick answer
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme in Nairobi is hiring a Senior Finance and Budget Assistant to manage budgets, financial operations, and prepare financial statements and budget performance reports. The position is based in Nairobi and requires a minimum of ten years of experience in finance and budget.
- Role
- Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
- Organization
- United Nations Human Settlements Programme
- Location
- NAIROBI
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The Senior Finance and Budget Assistant position at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme in Nairobi involves managing budgets, financial operations, and providing support in the preparation of financial statements and budget performance reports.
What you'll do
- Act as Certifying Officer on behalf of and in the absence of programme management officers
- Undertake reviews, analyses, and preparation of the programme plan and its revisions
- Assist in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions
- Monitor budget implementation and expenditures
- Review requisitions for goods and services
- Assist in the preparation of budget performance submissions
What it takes
- Completion of High school diploma or equivalent
- Supplemental training in accounting, finance, and budget or related fields
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget, accounting, or administrative services
- Experience with an ERP system such as Oracle or SAP in finance and budget modules
- Experience with the UN Financial rules and regulations or similar international organization
- Experience in post management is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a high school diploma, supplemental training in accounting, finance, and budget, and at least ten years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, or administrative services.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online platform at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=285039&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Human Settlements Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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