PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY FOR SRI LANKAN NATIONALS

The position:

Job Purpose:

The Admin/Finance Associate delivers quality services in administration and finance to internal and external clients mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. S/he takes a client-oriented results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines, providing support and guidance to the CO and UNFPA-supported projects. 

The Admin/Finance Associate may supervise support staff at the CO.

Requirements:

Education: 

Completion of Secondary Level Education (GCE A/L) preferably with the focus on accounting, finance, business studies, economics or related field is required.

A bachelor's level university degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or related field is desirable. 

Knowledge and Experience:

Seven years of relevant experience in administration, finance or office management.

Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.

Prior experience in working with ERP financials (preferably PeopleSoft/Oracle) is an advantage.

UN common system experience is desirable. 

Languages:

Fluency in English; Working knowledge of Sinhala and/or Tamil is required. 

Computer proficiency:

Proficiency in current office software applications