Programme Finance Assistant

Job Description

Position Title: Programme Finance Assistant

Reference Code: VN 029/2024

Job classification: G-5

Duty station: Manila (Global) Administrative Centre (MAC)

Type of Appointment: One-year fixed-term with possibility of extension

Salary: Php 799,973.00 per annum net of taxes

Context

Under the direct supervision of the PMU Supervisor, the successful candidate will be providing finance and administrative support to the Project Monitoring Unit, will be given financial planning, monitoring, analysis, and reporting tasks, statistical reporting, and administrative support functions related to the global programmes monitored by the Project Monitoring Unit.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Accounting from an accredited academic institution, with three (3) years of relevant professional experience in the field of accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, or auditing.
• Completed High school degree from an accredited academic institution, with five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent.

Experience:

• Experience in audit an advantage.
• Experience in budget preparation and financial monitoring.
• Sound knowledge of SAP and Oracle accounting systems, generally accepted accounting principles, and internal controls, an advantage.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office applications, knowledgeable in Microsoft PowerBI and Power Query in excel.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Ability to write narrative reports and variance analysis reports, draft correspondence and communicate effectively in English.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under time constraints.