UN Regional Service Centre Entebbe

Responsibilities
Within the delegated authority, the Finance Officer/Cashier is responsible for the following
duties:
1.Heads the Cashier Service Line of the RSCE:
•Performs all non-location dependent Cashier and treasury functions for all client Entities.
•Manages the disbursement processes for all client Entities of the RSCE;
•Liaises with the PKO, SPMs and other Entitie’s Cashier units of all RSCE clients.
•Monitors all RSCE house bank account balances and transaction summaries; follows up on
delayed and/or returned/rejected payments and unidentifiable deposits with banks; prepares
monthly report; manages cash flow requirements of the RSCE and client Entities.
2.Oversees the daily replenishments of all RSCE house banks to ensure sufficient cash
balances for covering released payments;
•Scrutinizes and releases all types of disbursement documents in UMOJA;
•Serves as a bank signatory for all RSCE Housebanks;
•Liaises with the RSCE service Lines on solving all types of cashier-related queries
•Maintains effective and safe custodial arrangements for cheques and cash;
•Provides advice, financial interpretations, adaptations and corrective actions in response to
audits and other queries to ensure adherence to the UN Financial Regulations and Rules, Staff
Rules, Administrative Instructions, Bulletins and Circulars.
3.Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are
functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
4.Supports the completion of monthly bank reconciliations for all RSCE client missions house
banks
5.Maintains and approve staff, non-staff and vendors bank details
6.Supports the Service Delivery Manager on strategic Cashier and Treasury issues.
7.Verifies imprest documentation and supervises the Imprest custodians of the RSCE and
client missions and the preparation and submission of Imprest statements. Ensures petty cash
counts are conducted periodically.
8.Prepares responses to internal/external audit observations.
9.Takes initiative to improve financial processes and controls.
10.Participates in the implementation of New Treasury initiatives in the Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) System.
11.Manages the staff under his/her supervision and evaluates and monitors their performance.
12.Performs other related duties as required.

Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration,
finance or related field is required. A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or
equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job Specific Qualifications
Professional certification/accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered
Accountant or by a similar professional body is required
Knowledge and experience with International Public Sector Accounting standards (IPSAS) is
required.
Knowledge and experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is
desirable.
Work Experience
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, public administration or
accounting, preferably in cashier and treasury functions or in the banking industry is required.
For first level degree holders, nine (9) years of qualifying experience will be a must.
Sound experience in managing Teams within the Finance function is required.
Experience in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, for instance Umoja
(SAP) or similar, is desirable.
Experience working with several banks in managing cash balances and release of various
payroll and non-payroll payments is desirable.