Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Organizational Context
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes sustainable towns and cities, serving as the UN system's focal point for urbanization and human settlement matters. It collaborates with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban environments. This role is situated within the Budget, Finance and Operational Support Section (BFOSS) of the Corporate Management Division (CMD) in Nairobi.
Job Purpose
This role supports UN-Habitat's mandate by providing essential financial and budgetary assistance within the Corporate Management Division. The incumbent will manage and monitor budget implementation, process financial transactions, and ensure compliance with UN financial regulations and procedures. Key contributions include accurate cost recovery accounting, preparation of financial statements, and providing guidance on financial matters. The position plays a crucial part in the efficient administrative and operational support services necessary for the successful delivery of UN-Habitat’s global mandate, ensuring financial integrity and effective resource management.
Responsibilities
Manage and review programme plans, cost estimates, and budget proposals, ensuring alignment with legislative mandates and resource requirements. Monitor budget implementation, expenditures, and allotments, recommending fund reallocations and reviewing commitments. Process requisitions, verify expenditure charges, and confirm fund availability. Oversee extra-budgetary resources, including cost recovery agreements and plans. Analyze financial transactions, reconcile clearing accounts, and investigate discrepancies. Assist in preparing financial statements and budget performance reports, analyzing variances. Provide guidance and training on financial systems and procedures. Act as a Certifying Officer in the absence of programme management officers. Coordinate with finance and budget staff, and provide daily supervision to general service staff.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in finance, budget, accounting, or administrative services is required (reduced to eight years with a first-level university degree). Five years of experience in budgetary and financial operations is essential. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) in finance and budget modules is required. Experience with UN financial regulations or similar international organizations, post management, IPSAS, and data analytics is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism in UN financial rules and procedures; ability to extract, interpret, and analyze financial data; problem-solving skills; planning and organizing; time management; technological awareness; proficiency in English.