Finance Officer NOA | Kinshasa & Kananga | DRC
Support the stewardship of WFP’s resources and ensure effective financial management.
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Overview
Support the stewardship of WFP’s resources and ensure effective financial management.
You have:
- Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields.
- Membership in an internationally recognized professional accountancy body such as ACCA, ICPA or equivalent.
- Fluency (level C) in English and French.
- Experience in managing financial transactions.
- Performing basic financial analyses at a national and/or operational level.
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Qualified women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
JOB TITLE: Finance Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed - Term
GRADE: National Officer (NO) Level A
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Kinshasa & Kanaga, Democratic Republic of Congo
DURATION: 1 Year (with possible extension)
NUMBER OF POSITION: 2
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureaux (RBs), and Headquarters (HQ). Job holders typically report to a more senior Finance Officer. They operate as part of a finance team in a CO or RB, providing general financial support. In HQ, the job holders operate within a narrower finance specialism. Depending on the size and needs of the office or unit, the job may cover all aspects of finance, budget, and administration, or it may emphasize finance or more of these aspects. Job holders at this level are likely to be working under the supervision of a more experienced staff member, receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. They support the collation, maintenance, analysis and reporting of information to maximise the effectiveness of financial services.
JOB PURPOSE
To 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.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Maintain awareness of corporate finance and resource management strategies and major ongoing programmatic initiatives, participating where appropriate using finance and resource management expertise. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Monitor budgets, and carry out forecasting for new and ongoing projects according to established corporate procedures and requirements. 5. Perform bank reconciliations, disbursements, clearance of receivables, overall cash management and monthly financial closures on a regular basis in accordance with corporate requirements. 6. Where necessary, deliver core administrative services, working with contractors and following standard processes to provide cost-effective, quality and timely services to WFP staff. 7. Where necessary, undertake basic human resource functions related to staff benefits, recruitment of local staff, and training. 8. 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. 9. Track and collate data to support others to improve policies, systems and procedures in order to minimise financial risks, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and ensure services are aligned with business objectives. 10. 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. 11. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. Other as required.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Internal Controls & Compliance Utilizes understanding of risk management approaches and internal controls to monitor projects and programmes to confirm regulatory compliance and ensure data integrity. Performance Budgeting, Reporting & Analysis Analyzes budgets and forecasts to support the development of recommendations for senior leadership on financial and business planning matters in accordance with Value for Money principles. Resources Management (People, time, assets, etc.) Monitors trends in staffing and resource usage to anticipate and escalate potential issues to programme leaders. Financial Management & Accounting Principles Applies knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices to ensure compliance with WFP policies, applicable procedures and accounting standards. Supply Chain and Operations Knowledge Applies working knowledge of WFP programme and supply chain principles to develop and/or review project budget plans.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields, or First University degree in the same subject(s) with additional years of related work experience plus membership in an international recognized professional accountancy body such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Certified Public Accounts (ICPA) or equivalent. Language: Fluency (level C) in English and French.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Has performed basic financial analyses at a national and/or operational level. • Has experience managing financial transactions.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This position is open to congolese (Democratic Republic of Congo) nationals ONLY.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
22 March 2022
Ref.: VA 159304
Kindly note the only documents you need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter****. Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc may potentially be requested at a future time.
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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to handle a complex financial report? | This question assesses your ability to handle and analyze financial data accurately. | Provide a specific example and explain the steps you took to ensure accuracy. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects with tight deadlines? | Interviewers want to know your time management skills and ability to work under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What measures do you take to ensure compliance with financial regulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you identified a significant financial risk. What steps did you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever had to guide or mentor junior staff? How did you approach that responsibility? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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