Desarrollo Humano
DESCRIPTION
Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager and the Senior Finance Associate, the Finance Assistant implements administrative and operational strategies, by providing financial services, such as:
a) Payments data entry
b) Proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports
c) Review of petty cash and cash advances reports
d) Monthly conciliation of financial data on the office system
To ensure the high quality, accuracy and consistency of service delivery, the Finance Assistant works on an ERP web-based environment and in close collaboration with its internal clients, projects and Headquarters’ staff to exchange information.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Note: All applicants shoud respond to the selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting it.
• Nicaraguan Citizen
• University Degree in Finance, Accounting and/or Business Administration.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
• Full proficiency in usage of computers, ERP systems and Office software packages (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Fluency in spanish and english: speaking, reading and writing is required.
COMPETENCIES
• Capacity to analyze and comply to financial rules and regulations established in the internal control framework.
• Ability to produce quality outputs in a timely manner and under pressure.
• Ability to contribute effectively in team-based activities, must display an open and co-operative behaviour, and great work ethics.
• Detailed-oriented with excellent follow-up and organization skills.
• Displays an excellent customer oriented behavior and accountability.
• Ability to communicate both clearly and orderly.
CONTRACTUAL STATUS AND ENTITLEMENTS
The successful candidate will be locally recruited for a period of 1 year under a Fixed Term modality, at the GS-5 level. Contract extension will be subject to performance. The employee will be entitled to: medical and life insurance, and will participate of the UN Pension Fund.
Interested applicants should submit an updated Curriculum Vitae with a brief introductory letter in English, attaching copies of professional titles in a closed envelope with the name of the position, to the Office of Human Resources in UNDP (Rotonda El Güegüense 400 mts. Sur, contiguo a la Xerox) or to the P.O Box 3260 Managua) by March 8th,2010, applications after this date will not be accepted.
