Finance Officer P3, FING General Accounts Branch - Rome, Italy

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees. We encourage 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.

Are you a Finance Officer interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organisation investing in its people?

If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted by Sunday, August 6th, 2023 (11:59 PM CET).

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) , a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. ​

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. ​

​To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org/ and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

WHY 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 attractive compensation package (please refer to Terms and Conditions section).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Corporate Finance Division (FIN) in the Resource Management Department has a role of a proactive, engaged and global partner with the ability to provide support and strategic advice to the operations. The General Accounts Branch (FING) promotes transparency and accountability by managing accounting, financial reporting and oversight. It prepares financial statements; develops and maintains financial policy, tools and guidance; prepares reports to Executive Board and senior management on financial matters and provides guidance on accounting and financial reporting topics to the field. Job holder will work under the general supervision and guidance of the Chief, General Accounts.

THE ROLE

To account for WFP’s resources through establishing sound accounting policies and systems, to provide reliable financial information, reports and financial analysis to internal and external stakeholders, and provide technical advice to enable effective management of funds, and ensure assistance to beneficiaries is undertaken in the most efficient and effective way possible. To establish team priorities and work plan.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Supervision of a team of finance staff, establishing priorities and work plans, monitoring progress, and providing coaching, training and guidance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
2. Support the corporate finance and resource management strategies, through contributing to the development of strategically aligned policies, and embedding value for money in these initiatives through advice on financial assessment, reporting and accounting.
3. Advise and support COs in implementing finance and resource management policies and plans in order to ensure transparent and efficient utilization of WFP’s financial resources. Conduct periodic trainings to global finance community related to pertinent topics.
4. Developing accounting policies and procedures to guide International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) compliance, financial management and adherence to financial rules and regulations.
5. Deliver accurate financial reporting and analyses in accordance with IPSAS, ensuring accuracy, meeting deadlines and ensuring compliance with accounting processes and corporate governance requirements.
6. Develop accounting models for new or changed business processes and propose improvement to existing accounting models to enhance IPSAS compliance.
7. Identifying internal controls weaknesses and undertaking as appropriate periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify and improve areas which may present potential audit, compliance or financial risks.
8. Monitor and analyse financial and accounting data, identifying and forecasting trends, anomalies or issues, and proposing solutions to management to rectify anomalies or improvement in processes.
9. Perform accounting adjustment and other accounting transactions and monthly financial closures on a regular basis in accordance with corporate requirements.
10. Support the work of external auditors by providing timely and accurate information and coordinating activities with related business units.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS

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.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of postgraduate progressively responsible experience in accounting and/or financial roles.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing IPSAS/IFRS
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system

Language:

• Proficiency in writing and verbal communication in English is required.
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (A WFP’s working language).

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork Applies Strategic Thinking Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.

Mobility is and continues to be, a core contractual requirement in WFP. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed term as well as a rotational contract with a probationary period of one year.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.

The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable)
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will 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
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.