Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 09 Dec 2018
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Purpose and Objective:
To provide temporary assistance to Finance Unit supporting the preparation and lodging of backlog VAT claims to Tax Authority, management of VAT reimbursements or refunds, VAT reconciliation and clearing process with the GSSC and assistance in completing the review and analysis of GL Open Accounts.
Methodology and Technical Approach:
The consultant will apply the knowledge in Finance and Accounts by analysing, recording, registering and provide technical expertise. The consultant will lease with other Finance staff
Activities and Tasks:
The consultant will support the UNICEF Finance Section in the following tasks and activities:
4. Deliverables and Payments:
Payments will be processed upon acceptance of the corresponding deliverable and against an invoice that will refer to the contract reference and deliverable number. Payment will be approved by the respective section chief. The contract is expected to start from 1 December 2018 and will end on the 18 January 2019
Deliverable 1:
Delivery timeframe (1 ½ month ):
Deliverable/product(s): Submission of all pending VAT Claims, Reconciliation and submission of requests to GSSC for matching and clearing.
Payment (indicate amount or %): 100% upon certification of service rendered
Management and Supervision:
The consultant will be based in UNICEF Maputo premises, with access to a computer and wi-fi. The consultant will be supervised by Fatima Sultane, Finance Officer, in close collaboration with Tomas Manganhe, Finance and Accounts Specialist.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Academic qualifications:
Work experience:
Experience in payments processing is highly desirable
Specific knowledge, competencies, and skills required:
Language skills:
Fluency in Portuguese and working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language is considered as an asset
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=518366