The Finance Associate post is located in the Company Pemba Project Office and reports directly to the Programme Coordinator of the Pemba Office, under the overall guidance of the Assistant Representative and the Deputy Representative.

Education
●    Completed Secondary Level Education required. 
●    First level university degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or similar discipline desirable.

Knowledge and Experience: 
●    Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in finance, administration or office management.
●    Proven experience and track record in successfully managing and implementing financial policies, processes and systems in development organizations at national or international level.
●    Proficiency in current Microsoft Office applications (especially Microsoft Excel and Word).
●    Experience in using ERP system (e.g. PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP) or similar computerized applications.
●    Ability to write clearly and concisely.
●    Working experience with UN organizations desirable.

Languages: 
●    Fluency in English and Portuguese is required. 
 

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- Support the monitoring of the Programme financial performance by providing necessary financial information and analysis, including implementation rate against indicators/results. Detects potential over/ under expenditure problems and proposes remedial action.

- Develop tools and mechanisms for effective and efficient monitoring of project budgets, coordinates compilation of financial data and provides accurate and up-dated financial information on a continuous basis.

- Ensure that financial transactions, including advances of funds to implementing partners, are processed in an accurate and timely way by reviewing supporting documents and ensuring that advances and expenditures are in accordance with UNFPA Rules and Regulations.

- Interpret financial policies and procedures and provides guidance and training to staff and project managers. Strives to identify ways in which project financial needs can be met within existing policies.

- Assist in the management of the budget formulation, controlling allotments, monitoring expenditures, and preparing revisions according to the needs of the Company country office and especially the SRH team.

- Assist in strengthening the performance of administrative and financial staff of implementing partners through periodic on-site one to one training as well as group training.
 

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, rental subsidy, education grant, home leave, health insurance and other benefits as applicable.