FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT

Organizational Context

This Finance and Budget Assistant position is situated within the Budget Unit of Mission Support Services for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, based in Tunis, Tunisia. The role supports the mission's financial operations and resource management.

Job Purpose

The Finance and Budget Assistant, under the Chief Budget Unit's supervision, plays a crucial role in supporting the financial management of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. The primary purpose is to assist in the meticulous review, analysis, and preparation of cost estimates and budget proposals, ensuring accurate accounting for both staff and non-staff requirements. This involves monitoring budget implementation, expenditures, and extra-budgetary resources, verifying data accuracy, and preparing budget performance reports. The role contributes to the mission's financial accountability and efficient resource allocation by providing essential support in budgetary and financial matters, including maintaining the fixed asset register and responding to related inquiries.

Responsibilities

The Finance and Budget Assistant is responsible for assisting in the review, analysis, and preparation of cost estimates and budget proposals, covering mission resourcing requirements for staff and non-staff personnel, including programmatic aspects. This includes reviewing justifications for resource needs and coordinating with relevant sections. The role involves monitoring extra-budgetary resources, agreements, and cost plans to ensure compliance with regulations and policies. Additionally, the assistant monitors budget implementation and expenditures, assists with fund reallocation, and verifies the accuracy and consistency of budget data. Key duties also include preparing budget performance submissions, supporting the finalization of performance reports by analyzing variances, drafting correspondence on budgetary and financial matters, and assisting with the maintenance of the fixed asset register.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management, or a related area within international organizations or the private sector is required. This requirement is reduced to five years for candidates with a first-level university degree or higher. Expertise in spreadsheets and SAP modules is mandatory, along with experience in monitoring financial transactions and analyzing trends according to IPSAS.

Skills

Professionalism, Teamwork, Accountability, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Estimation, Resource Management, Spreadsheet Proficiency, SAP Modules, IPSAS Knowledge.

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