Finance Assistant - Roma, Italia - FAO
Descrizione
Job Posting: 08/Apr/2024Closure Date: 22/Apr/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit:
CSF
Job Type:
Staff position
Type of Requisition:
General Service
Grade Level:
G-4
Primary Location:
Italy-Rome
Duration:
Fixed-term: 2 years with possibility of extension
Post Number:
CCOG Code: 2103
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- Staff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located._
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture:
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply:
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values:
FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination:- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for _better production_, _better nutrition_, _a _better environment,_ and _a better life_, leaving no one behind.
Organizational Setting
The Finance Division recommends and administers financial policies and procedures that meet the highest professional standards; keeps accounts that accurately record financial activities and meet the requirements of internal and external audits; reports the financial status of the Organization and its activities to senior management, governing bodies and resources partners; ensures the safe custody of the Organization's financial assets; oversees financial operations wherever performed in the Organization; and ensures the timely recording of receipts and disbursements in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Main Purpose
The Finance Assistant performs a large variety of routine administrative and financial duties in support of the control and maintenance of accounts and in the processing of finance/accounting/budget-related transactions.
Supervision Received/Exercised
The Finance Assistant reports to one or more professional staff member. The incumbent operates independently in routine matters. Supervision received is focused on the quality of work performed and provides for on-the-job learning.
Working Relationships
The Finance Assistant interacts with a variety of colleagues within the work unit and with immediate clients served within the Organization, providing routine assistance to promote the effective and efficient delivery of finance-related services.
Key Functions/Results
- Process claims or invoices and other payments requests in line with relevant regulations and instructions;
- Ensure that all supporting documents and information required to justify payment, including receipts, banking details, etc., are complete before releasing payments;
- Settle invoices and claims after verification of supporting documents;
- Compile and verify budget and accounting data by checking files, calculating costs and estimating anticipated expenditures; following authorization, make disbursements from petty cash as per delegation, maintain records of such disbursements and balance accounts as required;
- Assist in the preparation of periodic accounting records, finance and budget documents; record receipts and disbursements (ledgers, cash books, vouchers, etc.);
- Reconcile data for recurring or special reports; maintain contacts with local banks, verify account status and currency exchange rates and obtain approval for cheque clearance;
- Perform other duties as required.
Impact of Work
The incumbent's work impacts on the timely and efficient delivery of financial support services and on the overall output of the work unit.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Secondary School Education
Experience:
Three years of relevant experience in finance/budget-related support work
Languages:
Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English
Competencies
- Results Focus
- Team Work
- Communication
- Building effective relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical Skills
- Good knowledge of financial rules and regulations, accounting policies and practices.
- Good knowledge of corporate financ
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