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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Financial Accounting Budget Planning - Administrative Expert - UNDP - Kuwait

Duties and Responsibilities
    Monitor the budgets of the projects implemented under the UNDP/Government cooperation program.
    Provide follow up on all expenditures for the projects under the UNDP program entrusted to the beneficiary to manage,
    Conduct monthly, quarterly and annual reporting exercise on all expenditures and budgetary issues pertaining to the projects under UNDP program.
    Assess the project delivery status (qualitative and quantitative) by conducting ad hoc and regular assessment sessions.
    Ensure that all financial and budgetary processes are in line with the UNDP financial system.
    Coordinate audit exercises conducted by the Government and/or the UN system.
    Train the beneficiary's relevant staff on all skills needed to transfer said skills within one year to ensure continuity and smooth operational environment.
    Train project managers of the various projects under the UNDP program on fiscal auditing and basic accounting and follow up.
    Train staff at the beneficiary's on administrative streaming lining of responsibilities related to the tasks of the Department.
    Train staff on UNDP regulations and procedures.

Competencies
    Focuses on impact and result for the beneficiary and responds positively to feedback.
    Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
    Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
    Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
    Builds strong relationships internally and externally.
    Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
    Ability to work in teams and communicate ideas and skill sets..

Education:
    Advanced degree in accounting (CPA is preferable), Finance or akin disciplines.

Experience:

    Ten years at least of experience in related functions of finance as well as direct experience in administrative rules and regulations of the UN system.
    Extensive knowledge and direct experience in the rules and regulations of the UN financial and auditing system.

Application Deadline : 02-Jan-13

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