Finance Assistant

Supports UNICEF Mozambique’s finance team by preparing VAT refund claims, following up with revenue authorities, registering direct cash transfers and invoices, and maintaining audit-ready records. The assignment helps reduce processing backlogs and strengthen financial support to programmes.

Department: Finance and Administrative Unit

• Prepare and submit VAT refund claims with supporting documentation
• Follow up with revenue authorities on outstanding VAT claims
• Resolve VAT-documentation gaps with programme sections and suppliers
• Register direct cash transfers and invoices
• Process, reconcile and clear UNV advances
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and archives

• At least three years of relevant finance, accounting or administrative experience
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Accuracy in document preparation, data entry and records management
• Fluency in English and Portuguese

• Volunteer assignment via UNV lasting 184 days
• Monthly living allowance: USD 919.83
• UNV provides medical, dental, life and disability coverage