Finance Officer (Multiple Duty Stations), P3

Responsibilities

• Documentation Verification: Verify Implementing Partners (IP) financial documentation as required to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Audit & Compliance: Liaise with companies carrying out financial audit of partners and financial spot-checks ensuring compliance with the United Nations Financial Regulations and Rules (UNFRR).
• Grant Management: Review grant agreements and supporting documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, reasonableness, compliance with the UNFRR and the Country-based Pooled Funds guidelines.
• Budget Oversight: Review and advise on the clearance of the project budget and grant agreements; manage budget amendments or no-cost extension requests.
• Financial Reporting: Review and audit financial reports to ensure they align with the signed agreements and project budgets.
• Policy Compliance: Stay up-to-date on documents, reports, and guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme and/or OCHA budgets, ensuring compliance with United Nations policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc/HND) in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration, or a related area is required.
• Specialized Knowledge: Experience in Humanitarian Financing and/or risk and compliance is highly desirable.
• Regional Context: Experience in the region(s) where the positions are based is desirable.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official United Nations Inspira portal. You can access the application link here: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1190002.