Historique

With IPSAS implementation, quality of financial data is becoming critical to the preparation of financial statements. UNDP requests all sub-trust funds and cost sharing funds/projects to be reviewed and reconciled and all inactive sub-trust funds and cost sharing projects need to be closed by 2013. As of 30 June 2013 under UNDP/GEF portfolio, there are 8 sub-trust funds (with fund balance about US$1.9 million) and around 40 cost sharing projects (with fund balance about US$10 million) to be reconciled at the project level, fund level and at financial statement level. To ensure IPSAS compliance, the reconciliation exercise needs to be completed by end of FY 2013.

UNDP/GEF is seeking a part-time consultant to assist the Finance and Operations Unit complete this reconciliation exercise in a timely manner.

Devoirs et responsabilités

The consultant will be placed in the Finance and Operations Unit of UNDP-GEF/EEG/BDP, and will be responsible for the following task:

Complete reconciliation exercise on sub-trust funds and cost sharing funds/projects at project level and financial statements level including but not limited to expenditures, income, and other transactions.  More specifically:

  • Retrieve and review supporting documentations relating to sub-trust funds, cost sharing agreements, and financial transactions using data extracted from GLFRS, IMIS, PFMS, UNEX and Atlas;
  • Analyze relevant financial transactions including income, expenditure, advances, etc., and prepare reconciliation summaries - listing issues and recommended solutions;
  • Coordinate with OFRM colleagues and verify income/expenditures, prepare adjustment entries in Atlas if necessary;
  • Follow up and work with COs on all projects with pending reconciliation items;
  • Prepare reports/summaries for closing inactive sub-trust funds, cost sharing projects and other reconciliation items.

Working Arrangements

The Consultant will be given access to relevant information necessary for execution of the tasks under this assignment.

Compétences

  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Results oriented;
  • Maintains strong relationships with partners and clients;
  • Anticipates evolving client needs;
  • Communicates effectively and respectfully with individuals of a different culture, races, gender, religion, nationality and age;
  • Sets priorities, produces quality outputs, meets deadlines and manages time efficiently.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:
  • University Degree in accounting or finance.
Experience:
  • Seven years of experience in Finance and Accounting;
  • Rich experience in using UNDP legacy systems including GLFRS, IMIS, PFMS, etc.;
  • Good knowledge of Atlas and UNDP Finance and Accounting structure;
  • Good Knowledge about GEF;
  • Excellent IT skills (Excel);
  • Good reconciliation skills;
  • Strong analytical skills.
Language:
  • Fluent in English.

Evaluation method

  • Individual consultants will be evaluated based on Combined Scoring method taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal.
  • Combined weighted scoring: Technical (70%); Financial (30%)

General Conditions of Contract for the ICs:

http://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/documents/procurement/documents/IC%20-%20General%20Conditions.pdf

UNDP Personal History form (P11):

http://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/library/corporate/Careers/P11_Personal_history_form.doc