Senior Finance Assistant (Temporary Appointment) - Ankara

Internal candidates

General Service Staff members currently serving at the duty station where the vacancy exists, who have been appointed through the AC process and have indefinite or Fixed Term appointment.  Interested staff members should consult the Policy and Procedures on Assignments of Locally recruited Staff (PPAL).

External candidates

External candidates must be legally present in Turkey at the time of application, recruitment and hire. Turkish citizens are required to submit a valid Turkish residence permit to be considered. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Senior Finance Assistant is normally supervised by the (Senior) Finance Officer or the National (Asst/Assoc) Finance Officer 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.

The Senior Finance Assistant is a member of the Finance Team within the Administration and Finance Unit in Ankara and reports to the Associate Admin/Finance Officer, where the head of unit is the Admin/Finance Officer. S/he keeps frequent contacts with staff at various levels in the office and occasionally with staff at the same level in other duty stations, banks and with local suppliers, under the direction of the supervisor.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

Accountability

- Financial transactions and reconciliations are processed in line with relevant policies and procedures.
- Financial reports are provided as per financial guidelines and when required.

Responsibility

- 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.
- Perform other related duties as required.   

Authority

- Initiate correspondence to verify data, answer queries and obtain additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

- Analytical Thinking
- Technological Awareness
- Planning and Organizing

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- Completion of secondary education with post-secondary training/certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related fields.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
- High level of IT affinity (MS Office applications, People Soft).
- Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

- Knowledge and work experience of MSRP Finance applications.
- Good knowledge of UN/UNHCR Financial rules and procedures.
- Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to the functions of the position.
- Working knowledge of another relevant UN language. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.

UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. The monthly net salary is between TRY 6,697 and TRY 8,409 depending on relevant experience, dependency status and language proficiency. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations. Temporary Appointment for a period of 3 months with the possibility of extension.

The closing date of the Job opening is 02 February 2020.