Finance Associate - Accounts Payable

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities 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 Finance Associate Accounts Payable reports to the assigned supervisor in HQA. Responsibilities - Verifies and approves claims and other supporting documents in accordance with the applicable financial rules and regulations; enters financial transactions that relate to AP & GL operations for vendor invoices, Micro Purchase Orders and credit memos; prepares documentation, checks and validates vendors invoices for claims/payments arising from international procurement, local purchases, contracting for services and payment of small invoices, etc. - Ensures that claims are properly documented, and payments are correctly calculated and coded; ensures the existence of budget allotments, hard commitments, and/or account balances as applicable and in conformity with contract/agreement provisions; coordinates with Central Support Services Division (CSSD) and user departments as required. - Assists her/his supervisor for closure of month and year end activities including, but not limited to the review of related liabilities, accruals, advances and reviews vendor advances and vendor account statements, ensuring discrepancy resolution with CSSD. - Processes duty travel payments to staff members in compliance with applicable rules and policies; calculates all travel entitlements and liquidates related fund reservations. - Coordinates with Treasury Division and user departments to review and settle credit cards payments and ensures that credit card clearing account is settled; processes Imprest Fund payments in REACH and ensures that transactions are properly recorded, and replenishments are made. - Ensures proper calculation and verification of payroll transactions including Home-Office Home (HOH) deductions and private telephone calls deductions; checks and prepares payroll payments for complementary staff (Individual Service Provider (ISP) Contractors); reconciles the net salary payable account for ISP contractors; deals with queries raised by expending officers, employees, suppliers and contractors on matters concerning his/her work; drafts correspondences and prepares reports and statements related to his/her functions. Desired Candidate Profile Competencies UN Core Values of lntegrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Default managerial competencies may apply. Functional Analyzing Following Instructions and Procedures Planning and Organizing Relating and Networking Applying Technical Expertise Education A university degree from an accredited educational institution in accountancy, finance or other related field. Job - Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience At least two years of relevant professional experience in accounting and finance work, including working experience with computerized finance systems is required. Ability to use computers and work on various spreadsheet applications such as Excel is required. A university degree from an accredited educational institution in accountancy, finance or other related field is required. Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A yes answer doesn t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. Are you currently residing in Duty station. Please specify your current location. It is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. Are you a registered Palestine refugee? If yes, please provide your Ration Card Number. It is highly recommended to respond to this question in order to assist us in further assessing your application is required. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult Company Industry RecruitmentPlacement FirmExecutive Search Department / Functional Area AccountsTaxationAuditCompany Secretary Keywords Finance Associate - Accounts Payable Get real-time job updates only on our App