Budget and Finance

Budget and Finance (parallel national and international sections) National

The section is responsible for:

  • Financial Management & Disbursement
  • Set up Financial and Accounting Control System according to international standards & practices;
  • Disburse timely payments to all clients including staff;
  • Prepare applications for fund replenishment to UNDP & donors;
  • Produce financial quarterly reports for UNDP & donors
  • General Accounts Management
  • Set up and put in practice computerized accounting software acceptable to international accounting standards;
  • Ensure that expenditures are consistent with the agreed Annual Work Plan & Budget;
  • Monitor budget performance and produce quarterly accounting reports for UNDP & donors.
  • Monitoring & Follow-Up
  • Submit quarterly progress and financial reports to UNDP and Donors
  • Regular spot check on financial management by independent consultant
  • Internal audit
  • Yearly external audit by independent consultant
  • Benefits
  • Staff remuneration on monthly basis
  • Travel costs paid according to rates approved by the UN

Budget & Finance Section International

The section is responsible for:

  • Preparation of UN financial statements ensuring; Timely and accurate financial reporting to United Nations Controller
  • Adherence to United Nations Financial and Administrative rules and regulations
  • Adoption of United Nations best practices and international accounting standards
  • Budget Ensure that expenditure is consistent with the budget plan
  • Monitor and report performance to managers and United Nations Headquarters in NY
  • Amend the budget plan when operationally necessary
  • Disbursements To prepare timely payments for all clients, including staff, judicial officers, commercial entities, consultants etc
  • Treasury Disburse payments to clients
  • Cash management
  • Receipt of funds
  • Expenditure projection
  • Cash requests to UNHQ