Noblet is an HR recruitment company operating across Middle East, Asia & Africa.

Currently our client requires the following position to be filled:

The post is part of the management team supporting the Field Director.� The incumbent is specifically responsible for, but not limited to, all aspects of financial operations within the assigned Field and for providing management advice based upon financial information. The incumbent reports to and receives supervision and instructions from the Field Director.� Technical guidance and advice are received from the Director of Finance.

�Primary Duties and Responsibilities

���������� Based upon financial information produced, the incumbent is responsible for the interpretation of the financial information and for providing advice on a broad range of management issues to the Field Director, Programmes’ Chiefs and other managers within the Field;

���������� Advise on the management of the financial envelope, in close co-ordination with Human Resources regarding staffing costs for the Field including reallocation of financial resources based on Field/Agency priorities. Forecast costs and expenditures, coordinate the preparation of the field operating budget. Review budget submissions, monitor expenditures against budget allotments and report on variances. Ensure that Biennium Field Budget activities are carried out in a precise and timely manner;

���������� Ensure due diligence in all aspects of the disbursements, receipts and management of the Field’s financial resources including responsibility of internal control procedures, cash flow management and treasury functions in the Field;

���������� Maintain the field financial accounts. Prepare financial records, statements and reports including monthly figures, especially the staff cost in coordination with the Departments. Coordinate Field replies to internal and external audit queries. Ensure that yearly and biennium field account closing activities are carried out in a precise and timely manner;

���������� Ensure that the provisions of the Financial Regulations, the Finance Manual and Finance and Budget Technical Instructions issued by Headquarters are complied with throughout the field and are supplemented locally to the extent necessary. Ensure compliance with applicable International Public Sector Accounting Standards;

���������� Is responsible for development and maintenance of the Field’s financial systems and procedures to safeguard the appropriateness, including systems and procedures in order to maintain a balance between operational expedience and financial control;

���������� Serve on field committees involving financial matters, including Local Committee on Procurement, Field Property Survey Board and Tender Opening Committee;

���������� Train and instruct the staff on financial matters in the Field.

�Professional Knowledge and Experience

���������� Advanced university degree in finance, accountancy, business administration or related field;

���������� Eight years’ experience in the application of knowledge acquired from a relevant advanced degree (as stated above), including at least five years at the supervisory level, in a large commercial, industrial or government Agency, involving work in finance, accounting, budget, audit and related functions;

���������� Excellent command of spoken and written English.

�Competencies

���������� Proven conceptual, analytical, and evaluative skills;��

���������� Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate and analyze options and make sound recommendations;

���������� A complete, in-depth grasp of financial principles and practices with sound knowledge of budget development and financial administration of resources;

���������� Strong managerial/supervisory skills;

���������� Negotiation skills, good judgment and decision making skills;

���������� Demonstrated innovative technical leadership through performing and/or overseeing the analysis of complex financial policies and programme issues;

���������� Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and monitor the work of others;

���������� Sound computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications;

���������� Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and effectively communicate orally;

���������� Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

�Desirable Qualifications

������������������������������������������� Working experience in the finance office of a UN organization;

������������������������������������������� Membership in a professional body of Accountants (e.g., Institute of Chartered Accountants,

������ Institute of Certified Public Accountants);

������������������������������������������� Working knowledge of written and spoken Arabic;

������������������������������������������� Knowledge of computerized accounting and budgeting systems;

������������������������������������������� Coursework in Public Administration and EDP systems.

�Additional Information

The incumbent will be required to reside in the field of assignment and to travel occasionally in the Agency's area of operations in the Middle East.

�HOW TO APPLY

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