Finance Assistant - Pretoria, South Africa - WHO
Description
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Through iSupplier or offline, check completeness and accuracy of payment requests supporting documents; liaise with concerned initiator, if additional information is required, before submitting for approval. Ensure close follow up on all AFRO invoices on hold. Liaise with concerned Budget Centers for corrective action. Assist in following up on all AFRO encumbrances and liaise with concerned Budget Center for the clearing action. Serve as backup in iSupplier for all AFRO invoice payment requests via APIA or iSupplier. Provide daily support to Budget Centers on WHO payment system. In consultation with the Finance Officer, provide assistance and advice on ways to resolve reported issues. Assist with the creation and/or update of corporate suppliers (all AFRO). Ensure appropriate filing of accounting documents and vouchers. Perform any other duties relating to areas of responsibility as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential : Completion of secondary education, combined with a Diploma or equivalent technical training or commercial education with specialization in accounting, budgeting or finance.
Desirable : Higher education in accounting or finance will be an advantage.
Experience
Essential : 5 years of working experience with 2 to 3 years of responsible work in finance, Budgeting and/or accounting activities.
Desirable : Experience within UN or other international or multinational organizations will be an advantage.
Skills
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement inputs from several sources; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to conceptualize and carry out tasks with little supervision; to provide financial analytical reports, using appropriate software; to interpret financial rules and regulations; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Use of Language Skills
Essential : Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable : Intermediate knowledge of French.