Myanmar: Finance Assistant GS5 Sittwe

World Food Programme Myanmar – Vacancy Announcement

Contract type : Fixed Term Contract GS-5

Post title : Finance Assistant

Number of Post : One

Report To : Head of Sub-Office

Required Period of Service : One Year (Extendable)

Deadline for application : 21 September 2016

Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision by the Finance Assistant and overall supervision by the Head of Sub-Office in Sittwe, the incumbent will perform the following duties:-

· Extract and input data from various sources into the financial or accounting system;

· Respond to accounting, budget or financial queries regarding data from staff in the unit and elsewhere in the Programme;

· Prepare bank reconciliations and conduct analysis of general ledger accounts;

· Assist in the preparation of the payroll by executing validity checks on monthly payroll results;

· Maintain proper control over various financial records such as commitments and expenditures against budgeted amounts; initiate actions related to the following: general financial information, and travel payments, and procurement transactions;

· Verify vendor claims for accuracy and conformance with WFP finance rules and regulations; perform claim verifications against documentation to ensure that purchases/services are properly authorized and that the goods have been received or services rendered; and ensure timely recording and processing of vendor invoices in the Programme’s information system;

· Monitor vendor advances and other receivables and ensure timely clearance of vendor outstanding items, taking corrective follow up actions where required;

· Prepare necessary receipt and journal vouchers;

· Draft routine correspondence related to the unit’s work and type a variety of material such as correspondence, reports and papers;

· Provide information related to financial transactions including calculation of personal entitlements and pro rata;

· Assist in the preparation of budget, accounting, financial reports, statistical reports and other reports as required;

· Provide assistance to all staff services such as travel, expense claims, document retrieval, etc.;

· Perform other related duties as required;

Qualification

Education:

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate or a university degree in the related functional area is desirable.

Desired Experiences for Entry Into the Role:

Preferable to have at least four years of work experience in finance, accounting, audit, administrative services or other related field. Experience in collecting and monitoring financial data on projects and programmes, assessing financial health and status, and reporting findings to senior leaders will be an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system financial policies, rules, regulations and procedures. Specialized knowledge of WFP financial and administrative rules and regulations and policies and practices in the specific area of work is an asset.

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written English and Myanmar.

Please send applications to: Human Resources Unit

Finance Assistant GS5, Sittwe

United Nations World Food Programme

No. 5, Kanbawza Street, Shwe Taung Kyar 2 Ward

Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar

Email to: wfpmyanmar.vacancy@wfp.org

(This is A Local Position: Only Myanmar Nationals are eligible to apply)

Note:Applications are invited from interested Myanmar nationals. Interested candidates should submit their application with updated UN P-11 Form, relevant educational certificates showing highest level of educational attainment and the names and contact information of three references.Please mention in the applications if there is, blood/marriage relationships with the existing WFP employees. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Please do not send original documents as they will not be returned.