Finance Assistant

Job title:

Finance Assistant

Company:

United Nations World Food Programme

Job description

Pénzügy, számvitelpénzügyi ügyintézőWHY JOIN US? · WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate · WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment · WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities · A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe · We offer an attractive compensation package and benefits (please refer to the Discover our Benefits section)ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: In 2023, WFP established its Global Business Service Centre in Budapest which accommodates the Global Payment Solution (GPS) shared services facility of the Corporate Finance Division. The GPS consolidates WFP’s accounts payable function in Budapest to alleviate the workload of Country Offices in conducting routine tasks and allow them to focus on core mission activities, and delivers improved efficiency, enhanced data quality & controls, as well as better service delivery. This new office embodies a strategic response to enhance operational efficiency and is at the forefront of enhancing how we handle financial tasks. JOB PURPOSE: WFP is hiring Finance Assistants for the Global Payments Solution in Budapest, Hungary. Finance Assistants provide support in the areas of: (1) General Accounting, (2) Accounts Payable, and (3) Quality Assurance (the area of Quality Assurance focuses on reviews of transaction processing, ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as well as conducting detective control analysis and verification procedures). Under the general supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting effective delivery of finance services to facilitate transparent and efficient utilization of financial resources. Comprehensive induction and training are offered, ensuring that valuable work experience is gained to enhance your career development.DESIRED EXPERIENCES AND MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Education · Completion of secondary education (high school diploma) is a minimum requirement. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. Experience: · Holders of a high school diploma require a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in finance and/or in a service center. · Alternatively, a completed university degree from an accredited institution in finance, project management, business studies (or equivalent qualifications) will be counted as 4 years’ work experience. This should be supplemented with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience. · Strong focus on accuracy and consistency, while processing large volume of transactions. · Working knowledge of ERP systems and preferably SAP Software is desirable. · Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of Products (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint). · Ability to work effectively with others in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and inclusion. · Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive communication and information. Languages: · Fluency (level C) in English language · Knowledge of a second UN language is desirable (a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: · Process a wide range of financial transactions using the Case Management Platform: conduct a thorough review of pertinent documentation to ensure its completeness, validity, and compliance with the current rules and regulations in place. · Process financial transactions in the corporate financial management system used for transaction processing and record-keeping based on case requests or scheduled activities. · Process various payable documents in the corporate system, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. · Review offset receivables and confirm the net liability: verify the calculated amounts to ensure financial accuracy. · Verify the accuracy of cases and transactions ensuring alignment with internal controls (such as eligibility, policy compliance and duplicate checking) and promptly report any discrepancies or inaccuracies to supervisors. Take necessary steps to follow up on corrective actions. · Provide feedback to requesting offices on the status of cases and other standard questions. Escalate inquiries requiring more extensive analysis. · Maintain the Case Management Platform updated, and close completed cases to reflect accurate status. · Perform other assigned tasks as required.

Expected salary

Location

Budapest

Job date

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 22:01:42 GMT

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