Budget & Finance Associate at WHO, New Delhi | CTC:12 LPA:Apply by 13 July

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting and Budget Officer. In this role, you will be responsible for providing accounting policy guidance, income and awards management, and budgetary support across the SEAR Region. Your main objective will be to ensure effective financial controls and proper management of income from various funding sources. Additionally, you will advise budget centers on income and awards management and coordinate financial closure processes.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring the Programme Budget, including budget ceilings, allocation, and available resources.
• Process Budget Journals in accordance with approved Programme Changes and address funding/budgeting issues.
• Maintain and analyze information in the GSM HR work plans database, assessing the financial impact of program changes on the HR plan.
• Prepare expenditure batches and assist with the calculation of standard costs.
• Raise funding requests and allocate budgets for HR positions to prevent Oracle Labor Distribution errors.
• Resolve discrepancies identified by ACT/HQ during the monthly payroll OLD run and conduct budget analysis for HR positions.
• Support the preparation of presentations and briefings for high-level meetings.
• Manage various aspects of award management, including distribution, work plan funding, budgeting, and reconciliation of funds.
• Track and follow up on receivables as per donor agreements within regional delegated authority.
• Provide advice to staff and draft comments/correspondence related to your area of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Completion of Secondary School education with specialization in budgeting and accounting.

Desirable:

• Diploma or certificate of specialization in finance and accounting.
• Training in computer applications, including MS Excel.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in budget or financial accounting.
• Desirable:Experience working in a UN or International Organization.

Skills:

• Good knowledge and understanding of WHO Financial Rules and Regulations, eManual Provisions, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like GSM.
• Advanced Excel skills for generating user-friendly reports from GSM data.
• Ability to draft standard correspondence.

Remuneration:

• WHO offers an attractive remuneration package for staff in the General Services category. For this position, the annual net base salary starts at INR 1,234,734 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and includes 30 days of annual leave.

How to Apply