National Post: Finance Analyst

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa UNFPA Full time

THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED. CANDIDATES WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The Position:


The Finance Analyst will support the administration of financial resources of the Joint Programme to ensure the efficient and effective use of the financial resources drawing upon the Secretary-General's Principle of Mutual Recognition, as well as proper OFA management, and in accordance with the financial and operational requirements of the participating donors.


Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the Finance Analyst will collaborate with the Administrative Associate, and work closely with the programme coordinator, and the Regional Interagency Working Group.


How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

UNFPA's strategic plan , reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results:
to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030.

Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to "build forward better", while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.


In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.


Job Purpose:


S/he will deliver quality financial services internally to UNFPA, to the four participating UN agencies and stakeholders with whom the 2gether 4 SRHR Programme engages.

Provide advice and guidance and ensure that the programme follows all relevant financial rules, guidelines, processes, and procedures as per the policies and procedures of UNFPA, the Standard Administrative Agreement governing the Joint Programme and the UN Secretary-General's Principle of Mutual Recognition.


You would be responsible for:

  • Ensuring the strategic and efficient management of financial project resources across the four participating UN agencies, while exercising proper financial controls and adherence to corporate financial policies, rules and regulations
  • As a member of the Convening Team for 2gether 4 SRHR you will provide substantive support in assuring the correctness/ high quality and monitoring of all financial information and advice on all financial matters relating to the Joint Programme in close collaboration with the Administrative Agent of the Joint Programme, the International Operations Manager of UNFPA and the Operations Managers of the four participating UN agencies.
  • Monitoring and compiling reports of programme financial performance across all four participating UN agencies coordinating and providing the necessary financial information and analysis, including monitoring implementation rates against the outcomes of the Joint Programme and as defined by the Standard Administrative Agreement.
  • Monitoring expenditure against the proposed activities and by countries receiving catalytic funding through the 2gether 4 SRHR programme to detect potential over/under expenditure and make recommendations to reallocate funds when necessary. Monitoring expenditures to ensure that they remain within the authorized levels.
  • Developing tools and mechanisms for effective and efficient monitoring of programme and project budgets, coordinating the compilation of financial data and providing accurate and uptodate financial information to the Regional Interagency Steering Committee, the Regional Interagency Working Group and the Administrative Agent of the Joint Programme as required.
  • Managing the work plan and budget of the Joint Programme by assisting the programme coordinator, and programme team and engaging with the financial focal points of the four participating agencies to develop the annual work plan and budget of the Joint Programme, control allotments, monitoring expenditures, and prepare work plan and budget revisions according to the needs of the Programme.
  • Manage project budgets in Quantum Plus, review and provide feedback on the budget performance reports, and analyze variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
  • Providing substantive support to HACTcompliant IP management in terms of finance/budget management.
  • Examining supporting documentation related to PO and nonPO payments including, payments to implementing partners ensuring they adhere to the correct procedures;
  • Drafting reports for management on financial/budgetary issues.
  • Analyzing accounts

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