UN
World Food Programme (WFP)
Reference
Number16-0022026
Finance OfficerNOA, Kampala Uganda
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda.
Finance OfficerNOA, Kampala Uganda
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda.
WFP
has operations in various parts of the Country. WFP cherishes and takes pride
in its human capital; therefore we seek to recruit a competent person for the
position mentioned.
Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the International Finance and Administrative Officer, the Finance Officer will support the stewardship of WFP’s resources, monitoring budgets, forecasting, reporting on key data and providing basic administrative and human resource functions that enable effective management of funds, and ensure assistance to beneficiaries is undertaken in the most efficient and effective way possible and will be required to undertake the following tasks:-
Duties and Responsibilities:
Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the International Finance and Administrative Officer, the Finance Officer will support the stewardship of WFP’s resources, monitoring budgets, forecasting, reporting on key data and providing basic administrative and human resource functions that enable effective management of funds, and ensure assistance to beneficiaries is undertaken in the most efficient and effective way possible and will be required to undertake the following tasks:-
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain
awareness of corporate finance and resource management strategies and
major ongoing programmatic initiatives, participating where appropriate
using finance and resource management expertise.
- Contribute
towards the development of country specific plans and processes, aligned
with Regional and wider WFP strategy, policies and processes to meet the
food assistance needs of beneficiaries within the Country.
- Report
on key data for financial status and outcomes of projects in accordance
with corporate governance requirements, ensuring accuracy, deadlines, and
accounting processes are complied with.
- Monitor
budgets, and carry out forecasting for new and ongoing projects according
to established corporate procedures and requirements.
- Perform
bank reconciliations, disbursements, clearance of receivables, overall
cash management and monthly financial closures on a regular basis in
accordance with corporate requirements.
- Where
necessary, deliver core administrative services, working with contractors
and following standard processes to provide cost-effective, quality and
timely services to WFP staff.
- Where
necessary, undertake basic human resource functions related to staff
benefits, recruitment of local staff, and training.
- Collate
data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting,
providing management with financial, staffing and resource usage
information to enable them to make informed decisions.
- Track
and collate data to support others to improve policies, systems and
procedures in order to minimize financial risks, improve the efficiency
and effectiveness of operations, and ensure services are aligned with
business objectives.
- Contribute
to the delivery of financial controls and insight into WFP performance,
supporting periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify
areas which may present potential audit, compliance or financial risks.
- Guide
and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and
supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
- Represent
unit/CO at internal meetings, external meetings and events with other UN
agencies, banks and other financial institutions, or other partners and
entities as required.
- Follow
standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly
respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the
onset of the crisis.
- Perform
other duties as required.
Qualifications
& Experience Required:
- Advanced
University degree in Finance, Business Administration and Accounting or
related field obtained from a recognized institution;
- Or
first University degree in Finance, Business Administration and Accounting
with additional years of related work experience;
- At
least six (6) years of relevant working experience in Finance gained
from a reputable organizations;
- Membership
to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Institute
of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA);
- Writing
and organizational skills that lead to timely documentation and submission
of reports;
- Good
knowledge and skills in using MS Office applications;
- Excellent
command of English is vital.
Application
Procedures:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/16-0022026
Step 1: Register and create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
Step 1: Register and create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE:
You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered
for this vacancy.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 1st September 2016
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
Deadline for applications: Thursday 1st September 2016
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status
WFP does not charge any fees from applicants at any stage in the recruitment process
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