ADB : Finance and Administration Assistant – Suva

UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Your RoleAs a Finance and Administration Assistant, you will assist with the office administration and logistics function of the Subregional Office and will also support assigned financial and administrative tasks.

You will:

  • Help with (i) monitoring quality and economic use of office supplies, and maintain stock of supplies; (ii) procurement of goods and services following ADB’s procurement requirements and procedures; (iii) maintenance of communication facilities; (iv) administration and renewal of service contracts with suppliers/service providers;
  • Maintain control of SPSO assets by carrying out of physical inventory of all properties, update inventory records and staff accountability reports; assist with disposal of unserviceable assets and scrap materials, prepares disposal reports;
  • Lead the arraignments of visas and permits for staff assigned to SPSO;
  • Work in close coordination with the Security Specialist and the Senior Finance Officer in ensuring the safety and security of RM staff and HQ missions to the host country.
  • Assist office management in tasks related to security incidents, natural and man-made disasters.
  • Help with: (i) monitoring budget requirements ; (ii) preparing supporting documentation from internal and external claims; relevant payment and other accounting documentation; (iii) maintaining appropriate administrative and financial controls related to the assigned tasks and helps prepare monthly financial statements;
  • Maintain e-filing systems/hard copies on finance matters and petty cash fund under Senior Finance and Administrative Officer’s (SFAO) guidance;
  • Review, verify and validate the accuracy of supporting documentation from claims and payments within the defined ADB procedures and guidelines; process transactions through preparation of vouchers;
  • Perform other tasks that may be assigned and reflected in your workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting and related fields.
  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a private or public organization.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to make simple casual links, pro-and-con lists and analyses to reach a decision; and set priorities for tasks in order of importance.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and teams from different cultural backgrounds.
  • Proficiency in using common officer computer applications like word-processing, spreadsheets and graphics software. Familiarity with Oracle systems will be considered as plus.
  • Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL1.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements


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