Finance Assistant

Job Description

Position Title: Programme Finance Assistant

Reference Code: VN 105/2024

Job classification: G-5

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

Type of Appointment: One year with possibility of extension

Salary: Php 799,973.00 per annum net of taxes

Context

Under the overall guidance of the Head, Project Monitoring Unit, the selected candidate will work under the direct functional and administrative supervision of the Project Monitoring Supervisor, will be responsible for providing accounting support to the Project Monitoring Unit and will be given financial and administrative tasks relating to designated Department of Migration Management / Immigration and Border Management Division / Immigration and Visas Unit projects, with a particular focus on the global Visa Application Centre (VAC) network.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce/Finance or related field 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.
• Professional certification as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be a distinct advantage.

Experience:

• Experience providing financial and administrative support to global projects in the field of visas.
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards or International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Sound knowledge of accounting systems and/or SAP.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency.
• Ability to draft correspondence and communicate effectively in English.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under time constraints.