Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the post of Finance Assistant (General Service Category)

VN No.: VN-12-11
Post Level: GS-4
Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Purpose of the Post:
Under the supervision of the Finance Officer and the overall guidance of the Chief of Operations, facilitates disbursement, recording and accounting for funds.

Key Accountabilities, Duties & Tasks:

•  Maintain financial records for office accounts for which responsibility is assigned
•  Promptly deposits monies received on behalf of UNICEF into UNICEF bank accounts and issues receipts
•  Prepares periodic reports on Bank and Cash Accounts and other assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from over expenditure or less than expected receipts
•  Compile monthly accounts for transmission to Head Quarters and maintain finance files to ensure completeness of records
•  Prepare routine correspondence and maintain contact with local banks to clarify questions pertaining to office bank accounts
•  Perform Cashier Functions

Remuneration: Competitive and attractive

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualification and Competencies
Education:

Completion of Secondary Education or Higher National Diploma in Accounting with three years of relevant work experience in the area of accounting. Additional University Degree in Finance or Accounting is highly desirable

Work Experience:

Minimum 4 years of experience in general accounting duties

Competency Profile:

Commitment, Integrity and Diversity and Inclusion Communication [I], Working with People [II], Drive for Results [I], Following instructions and procedures [I], Analysing [I] Planning and Organising [I], Learning and Researching [I]

Location: Accra,  4-8 Rangoon Close, Cantonments (Behind UNDP, near Ghana National Fire Service Headquarters on the Ring Road)

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlines, send a  brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from (http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) and photocopies of other supporting documents to:

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. Box 5051
Accra-North

Closing Date:  24th December 2012

Applications submitted without the P11 form will not be considered

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY