Organization: UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Addis Ababa
Grade: Administrative support – LICA-4, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
Accounting (Audit, Controlling)
Administrative support
Closing Date: 2024-10-07
Partner UNECA
Job categories Finance
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5333/28964
Department/office AFR, ETMCO, Ethiopia MCO
Duty station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-4
Duration One year
Application period 24-Sep-2024 to 07-Oct-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Functional Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Accounting Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
Collects cash from ticket sales and deposits in the bank,
Records and reconciles accounting transactions.
Assists in the processing of payments to vendors for goods and services. This includes, amongst other things, calculating, inputting, and checking payments for correctness and communicating discrepancies to supervisors.
Responds to queries from staff members and third parties.
Performs other duties as may be required.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Finance, budget and administrative officers and UN and UN agencies staff Public at large.
Results Expected:
Under general guidance, processes work and related follow-up in an efficient and timely manner. Seeks advice from and/or reports to supervisor as applicable.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience:
A minimum of four years’ of relevant experience in accounting, finance or related area is required.
Language:
Fluency in reading, spoken and reading English is required.
Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.