***Extended advertisement: NATIONAL POST: Finance Assistant, G4, LACRO Panama City

***Please note that this is an extension of the advertisement period of the subject post. Candidates who have previously submitted their applications need not reapply.

The Finance Assistant position is located in the Regional Office (RO).   Under the guidance and overall supervision of the International Operations Manager (IOM), the Finance Assistant will report directly to the Finance Associate.

The Finance Assistant is part of the Operations Team of the RO and provides quality services in areas of finance and administration in compliance with the relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. She/He takes a client-oriented, results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines, provides support and guidance to the RO, and leadership to finance staff in Country Offices (COs) and the Sub Regional Office (SRO).

In support of UNFPA’s strategic direction at the regional level, contribute to building regional capacity and ensuring effective and efficient application of country offices resources within the region through support in the following activities:

• Finance
• Administration- Driver’s pool

Our ideal candidate has:

Education:    

• High School Diploma in Business and Accounting required, and additional training/studies in accounting, finance, business administration or public administration will be considered an advantage.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• 4 years of financial and administrative experience in the public or private sector;
• Previous experience in a UN Agency is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret financial rules, regulations and procedures and explain them clearly and concisely;
• Experience in Atlas/PeopleSoft, and proficiency in use of spreadsheets, word processing and computerized accounting systems;
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills,
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment;
• Good writing and communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team 

Languages: 

• Fluency in oral and written English and Spanish.

If interested please submit your application by 29 June 2022, 18.00 hrs NY local time