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Head - Accounts Payable Section

Gaza

  • Organization: UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees
  • Location: Gaza
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Org. Setting and Reporting

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.

The Head - Accounts Payable Section reports to the Financial Information and Systems Officer (FISO).

Responsibilities

Provides leadership to ensure efficient functioning of Accounts Payable operations; plans, leads, monitors and evaluates the Accounts Payable staff performance; provides technical guidance and ensures that the staff are sufficiently trained to perform their functions; supervises or conducts training sessions as required.

Provides authoritative advice and guidance in regard to organization’s claims procedures and provides authoritative interpretation to HQ Departments, Divisions, Offices and Field staff on the technicalities of different finance issues, arising from the day-to-day operations and to resolve difficult and unusual cases; supports Management in prioritizing payments agency-wide depending on liquidity and other criteria regarding the organization’s financial situations.

Oversees the operations of the Account Payable Section which involves processing of Agency wide payments including and not limited to those for international procurement; monitors and reviews transactions and documents and ensures implementation of procedures to exercise internal control; requests as necessary additional information from Departments/ Divisions to ensure that Agency rules and regulations are applied properly; examines and certifies accuracy, correctness and recommends approval of claims/payments arising from the Agency's various activities.

Substantively contributes to the development of the annual work plan, guidelines, monitoring and evaluation tools, department priorities, as well as revision and improvement of relevant processes and systems; initiates, reviews and coordinates amendments to various reports, Finance Policies, Finance Manual and Finance Technical Instructions used Agency-wide in view of the new ERP processes; leads the revision of all aspects of the payments section and plays a key role in the development and implementation of improved systems and procedures (including REACH - ERP system).

Ensures accurate and proper recording and liquidation of liabilities at the time of accounts closure; manages responses to internal and external audit observations and queries relating to Accounts Payable activities; manages queries and other escalated issues from vendors with respect to payments; ensures that all Accounts Payable activities related to month-end and year-end closure are completed on time and in coordination with all related offices.

Supervises the payroll payments and related activities including processing of net salary payments; reviews and controls liabilities reflected under the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) accounts and under the vendors’ accounts in AP, takes necessary follow-up action and reconciles with General Ledger (GL) control accounts; and controls accounts receivable and initiates action on their collection, payment and clearance.

Acts on behalf of direct supervisor in his/her absence and performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).

Competencies

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default.

- Planning and Organizing
- Adapting and Responding to Change
- Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Leading and Supervising

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.

Work Experience

At least eight years of progressive responsible relevant experience in accounting, finance, business administration, preferably in a large international, governmental or non-profit organization in the area of accounting and financial management, handling claims and payments using computer-based financial systems, or related work is required.

At least five years of relevant experience at a supervisory capacity is required.

Experience and professional knowledge in the use of computer applications such as Excel and Access is required.

An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in accounting, finance, business administration or related field is required.

Membership in a professional body of accountants (CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent is desirable.

Knowledge of modern ERPs such as SAP is desirable.

Are you currently residing in Gaza. Please specify your current location. It is required

Languages

Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment

Duration of Contract: 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need. This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Gaza, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded.

Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post.

Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate
disqualification of a candidate.

For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under "Category" RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade.

Equivalency:
Equivalency may apply for this post.
NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.
Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered.

The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending.

UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations.

The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework.

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live.

For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/

United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

UNRWA Considerations
UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List.
UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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