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Job description
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The Accounts and Finance Management Unit (AFM) provides budget and finance management services to WHO programmes and administration, as well as support to the management of fixed assets of the Organization in theAfrican region. The scope of work includes award management, labour distribution planning and control, imprest and other accounts management, treasury, expenditures management and staff health insurance.
Purpose of the Position
To build capacity and provide regional leadership, technical expertise and support in the management of imprest account and travel in the African Region of the World Health Organization, and to analyze the current processes and procedures, identify risks and compliance issues and propose modern approaches and techniques to improve management of the Programme Budget in all the offices.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Unit Head, Accounts and Finance Management (AFM), the incumbent will perform the following functions in support of the financial management of the Programme Budget in the Region:
- Coordinate work amongst the offshored AFM teams in the Awards, Accounts Payable/GL and Assets and Inventory.
- Provide the necessary advice and coaching to ensure that the teams meet all SLA target turnaround times.
- Lead the team dedicated to asset and inventory reconciliations.
- Build capacity in the Region in Accounts Payable, and end-to-end Awards management to progressively improve financial management in Budget Centers.
- Provide local support to the DFC assurance team based in the offshored location.
- Respond to audit queries and recommendations on Accounts Payable, Awards and Assets and Inventory.
- Provide critical analysis on current policies and procedures in the context of continuous business improvement; propose changes to, or additional standard operating procedures (SOP), to facilitate improved finance management in Budget Centers.
- Keep abreast of all developments in WHO rules, regulations, policies, procedures and systems related to the areas of work. Ensure that relevant changes are disseminated to appropriate stakeholders.
- Support the continuous improvement of rules and regulations around areas of work through identification of current and emerging issues and make recommendations on the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines, tools to manage issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Essential: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, or related field.
- Desirable: Professional qualification or licensure in Accounting/Accountancy, certification as CPA or Chartered Accountant will be an advantage.
Experience
- Essential: Seven (7) years professional experience at national or international level in finance, programme planning and/or budget/accounting activities. Demonstrated experience in accounting and consolidation of financial data using ERP systems or similar packages.
- Desirable: Experience in WHO, other UN agencies, international or multinational organizations.
Skills
- Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement inputs from several sources; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; create synthetized reports and monitor trends in account balances and the ledger at the highest level; to interpret financial rules and regulations and develop standard operating procedures; to establish and maintain effective working relationship with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds; have supervisory skills to coach and mentor team members.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting and budgetary principles and their application. Excellent understanding of accounting practices and procedures, including the application of IPSAS in the country office setting. Advanced knowledge of relevant financial computer applications preferably Oracle Enterprise resource planning (ERP) or similar packages. Strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills. Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset.
- Computer literacy and ability to effectively use a variety of software. Proficiency in Microsoft EXCEL is essential as well as familiarity with Oracle-based or other ERP systems.
WHO Competencies
- Communicating in a credible and effective way
- Producing results
- Fostering integration and teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Very good knowledge of English or French with intermediate knowledge of the other language.
REMUNERATION
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at ZAR 294,127 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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