Posting Title: Finance Officer, FS6
Job Code Title: Finance Officer
Organization: International
Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT)
Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania
Posting Period: 11 July 2023 - 14
August 2023
Job Opening Number: 23-Finance-RMT-213604-R-Arusha
(R)
Staffing Exercise: N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism,
Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Administrative Section of the
Registry of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal
Tribunals (IRMCT) (Arusha Branch), the incumbent will work under the
supervision of the Chief of Finance.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Finance Officer will carry
out the following duties:
Accounts:
• Review and verify the closing of monthly accounts and preparation of
financial statements for submission to Headquarters.
• Verify the data reported in the financial statements.
• Scrutinize source documents for completeness, accuracy, and validity of
charges.
• Review and approve various vouchers and accounting transactions, e.g.,
payroll, payment of staff entitlements, final payments, travel claims, vendor
invoices, agencies, field missions, etc., to ensure adherence to relevant staff
rules, financial regulations and rules, guidelines, or practices.
• Maintain internal control procedures.
• Investigate erroneous charges and take appropriate corrective accounting
actions.
• Review and reconcile suspense accounts and ensure proper clearance procedures
have been followed.
• Review and verify bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Examine details of income, expenditure, assets, and liability from accounting
system in order to analyze and verify accuracy and validity.
• Examine the validity of requests for increases in petty cash levels; approve
disbursement vouchers to replenish petty cash accounts.
• Serve as Approving Officer for the Finance Section.
• Supervise other General Service or Field Service staff as required.
• Respond to queries from staff members and third parties.
General:
• Keep up to date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on
matters related to programme, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental
recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and
procedures.
• Provide guidance and training (including preparation of training materials)
to junior staff with respect to transaction processing and the use of Umoja.
• Draft/verify memoranda and/or cables relevant to financial and budget matters
to various offices, departments, and missions.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Knowledge in the use and application of
the Organization’s financial regulations and rules as well as accounting
policies and practices. Knowledge, skills and ability to extract, interpret,
analyse and apply data across the full range of finance, accounting, treasury
and budget functions. Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to make
appropriate linkages in work processes and anticipate next steps showing skills
and ability to analyse and interpret financial data. Ability to plan and
achieve the unit’s operations and objectives. 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. Takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women
and men in all areas of work.
• Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational
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.
• Client Orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be
“clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and
maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and
respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions.
Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to
keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or
setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to
client.
Education
High school or equivalent diploma is required. Technical or
vocational certificate in accounting, finance, budget or related fields is
required. Candidates may be required to take basic accounting and mathematical
tests to determine their eligibility for this position.
Work Experience
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience
within the United Nations system or in the private sector at the national or
international level in accounting, budgeting or financial management is
required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 5 years for
candidates who possess a first level University Degree
Experience and proficiency in SAP (Umoja) are required.
Experience working with IPSAS is required.
Experience with United Nations Financial Rules and Regulations is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the
Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is
required. Working knowledge of French is desirable.
Assessment
There may be an assessment exercise for qualified candidates
followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
IRMCT is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its
staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
The appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal
Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be
limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is
subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. As
the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff
Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office
if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to
the authority of the Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move
periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and
procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General
throughout the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates.
The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment
of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of
gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic
backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with
disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment
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According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the
United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is
the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and
integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United
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termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have
committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for
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