UNDP Jobs - 55972- Consultant-Technical Support and Advisory Services

Consultant-Technical Support and Advisory Services (Finance) - (Open to Myanmar Nationals Only)

Location :

Yangon, MYANMAR

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

04-May-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

4.5 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UNDP Myanmar's Finance unit supports the development clusters of the country office by providing timely and high quality financial administrative services, including board activities like disbursements, budgeting, cost recovery and oversight activities and also handling payroll and disbursement services for both resident and non-resident UN Agencies.

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative and the direct supervision of the Officer-in-charge of Finance Unit, the consultant overseas the financial resources of the UNDP Myanmar, accurately and adequately documents financial information, effectively delivers financial services, and ensuring transparent utilization of financial resources and effective financial controls in the CO. The consultant also analyses and authoritatively interprets the UNDP financial rules and regulations, provides solutions and advises on a wide spectrum of complex financial management and financial control issues.

The consultant coordinates with the financial management team consisting of local professional and support staff in providing the financial services. S/he works closely and actively fosters collaboration between the various CO units and the project teams, HQ staff and government officials, ensuring a successful financial performance of the UNDP country office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of OIC, Finance unit, the Individual Contractor performs the following duties:

Prepare payment vouchers for UNFCU savings and staff association contributions;
Process payments for International entitlements (Assignment, Reassignment, Repatriation travel, Relocation grant, Lump sum Home leave, etc);
Process travel claims for international travels for both national and international staff;
Calculate local office cost to prepare letters for Government contributions for GLOC and voluntary contributions etc.;
Run medical claim receipt query(MIP) in ATLAS weekly for payment to the staff;
Proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports for UNDP projects; preparation of all types of vouchers and payments execution on behalf of UN Agencies: UNODC, UNHABITAT, UNOCHA etc. ensuring proper receipting of goods and services;
Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas;
Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers;
Record USD/Kyats deposits in Atlas for refunds/contributions made by Agencies; prepare direct journals and APJVs for proper accounting;
Record Central bank rate and market exchange rates daily for use by Finance Associate and OIC; advise OIC exchange rate fluctuations;
Replenish Petty cash submitted by custodians; ensure petty cash transactions in line with UNDP rules and regulations; ensure proper documents are attached and receipts kept in order and up to date.

Competencies

Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age differences;
Proven skills and ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, draw conclusions and recommend solutions;
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and instruments;
Strong financial management and accounting skills;
Knowledge of the financial frameworks, programme policies & procedures of the UNDP and/or UN entities;
Thorough & proven understanding of common business and project management practices;
Analytical capabilities, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
Builds and promotes effective teams;
Shares knowledge across the organization and builds a culture of knowledge and sharing.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary education.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Finance and accounting field;
Knowledge of UN rules and regulations preferable;
Prior Country office experience would be highly desirable;
A sound and detailed understanding of the UN environment, and the Finance and Accounting policies of UNDP;
Strong excel skills and Experience with ERP systems, PeopleSoft an advantage.

Language:

Fluency in English is essential.