Closing date: Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Re -advertised Individual Consultants – Finance Associates Oversight/Compliance
Location : Harare, ZIMBABWE
Application Deadline : 18-May-16 (Midnight New York, USA)
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Jun-2016
Duration of Initial Contract : On-call basis as and when required
Expected Duration of Assignment : On-call basis as and when required
Background
This advert is for the creation of a roster of competent Finance Associates for a period of a year. Qualified candidates will be contacted on an on-call basis as and when required and will be paid on number of days worked at a given rate.
Any request for clarification must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: procurement.zw@undp.org.
The response will be sent by standard electronic mail and written copies of the response including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry will be sent to all consultants.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Analyst/ Specialist, the Finance Associates ensures effective execution of financial services and processes in CO and transparent utilization of financial resources. The Finance Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Main objectives, responsibilities and description of the proposed analytical work
Conduct activities under the UN HACT Processes by undertaking periodic onsite reviews (Spot checks) to assess the accuracy of the financial records for cash transfers and the status of the programme implementation;
Checking the IP’s internal controls with respect to financial management, procurement and or other controls required to implement the activities defined in the work plan;
Reviewing a sample of expenditures to confirm that documentation supports the expenditures and that they are in accordance with the work plan and other United Nations regulations;
Programmatic monitoring and scheduled special Audits (Financial and internal controls);
Reviewing workshop disbursements to participants, ascertaining calculations accuracy, adequacy of support documentations, ensuring names on payment schedule agrees with attendance register;
Any other tasks that may be assigned;
Detailed Report required at the end of assignment