UNHCR Senior Finance Assistant Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNHCR Nigeria programme looking for “Senior Finance Assistant”. Applicants with a High School Diploma may apply on or before 29 July 2021.
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UNHCR Senior Finance Assistant Jobs 2021
The UNHCR has published a job vacancy announcement on 17 July 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Finance Assistant to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |
| Position | Senior Finance Assistant |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | High School Diploma |
| Experience Required | 1 year |
| Application Deadline | 29 July 2021 |
UNHCR Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: The Senior Finance Assistant is normally supervised by a more senior finance colleague who defines work objectives and provides regular advice and guidance. The incumbent also refers to UNHCR Manuals and relevant policy papers on financial issues. The incumbent assists with the processing of financial transactions. S/he keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels in the office and with bank officials to exchange information.
Duties:
- Maintain financial records for project or other office accounts for which responsibility is assigned.
- Record receipts and payments, assure accuracy of computation and completeness of documents and maintain continuing status of allotments against obligations.
- Prepare recurring reports on assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from excess cost or less-than-expected receipts.
- Prepare special reports to clarify problems or as requested for other reasons.
- Calculate and compile cost estimates and projected budget requirements and assist in preparation of budget statements for area of assignment.
- Prepare routine correspondence and maintain contracts with others to discuss matters concerning accounts and related assignments.
- Maintain contacts with local banks to clarify questions pertaining to office bank accounts.
- Brief and assist new staff on basic financial procedures and requirements with respect to payments, entitlements, banking and currency provisions and other requirements relating to accounts and finance.
- Initiate correspondence to verify data, answer queries and obtain additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Criteria:
- Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience/ Degree Level For G5 – 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Other Details
- Selection Process: Interview
- Language Requirements: Please also note that English is essential for this Job Opening. Knowledge of local language is highly recommended.
- Salary: negotiable
- Salary Grade: G5
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNHCR Senior Finance Assistant Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 29 July 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unhcr.org |
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