SENIOR ACCOUNTING / FINANCE ASSISTANT
Paris | fr
- Organization: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- Location: Paris | fr
- Grade: Administrative support - GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Accounting (Audit, Controlling)
- Administrative support
- Banking and Finance
- Finances - Accounting
- Closing Date: Closed
Under the overall authority of CFO and the direct supervision of the Head of the Accounts Payable Unit, the incumbent of the post will be responsible for the provision of operational support in the field of accounts payable and preparation of management/financial reports.
The incumbent will, in particular\:
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Perform analysis and monthly reconciliation of travel suspense accounts, VAT accounts and goods received not invoiced accounts.
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Produce monthly reports on unliquidated obligations with regard to purchase orders, funds reservation, travel and goods received not invoiced.
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Review invoices and prepare monthly VAT declaration file to send to French Authorities.
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Provide guidance and interpretation on financial rules, regulations and procedures and reply to queries raised by colleagues in HQ and Field Offices.
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Provide operational support on accounts payable matters (UNESCO Coupons programme redemption, correction of accounting entries, HQ re-invoicing).
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Participate in the year-end closing of accounts and assist in the calculation of accruals for the annual Financial Statements.
Education
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Completed secondary, technical or vocational school.
Work Experience
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A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, of which at least 3 years in a finance, accounting or administrative section.
Skills/Competencies
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Excellent knowledge of SAP and Excel.
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Good analytical skills.
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Ability to work as part of a team.
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Ability to work with people from different cultural background.
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Ability to work under pressure.
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Service oriented.
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Problem-solving, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Languages
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Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.
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