Finance Officer (Service Management) NOB, Budapest, Hungary (only for Hungary nationals) MULTIPLE

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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 seasoned Finance professional 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

This call for applications will remain open for continuous applications; screening and testing will be ongoing.

Successful candidates will be placed on the talent pool and may be contacted for immediate opportunities in the upcoming 12 months on an as-needed basis.

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in the world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

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).

JOB PURPOSE

WFP is seeking candidates for the Global Payments Solution (GPS) in Budapest, Hungary. The Global Payments Solution Centre has multiple posts of Finance Officer.

Finance Officers supervise the Finance Operations teams in the areas of (1) General Accounting, (2) Accounts Payable, and (3) Quality Assurance.

Under the general supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer role contributes to the successful implementation of the GPS project in line with the office management plan and the wider strategic plan drivers. This role involves coordinating with all involved stakeholders (internal or external to GPS), and keeping the GPS Management team aware of progress, risks, and needed intervention during the life cycle of the project.

Finance Officers contribute to the GPS strategic agenda and are accountable for developing standards and procedures to ensure the continuous business improvement to gain effectiveness and efficiency in financial processes. Comprehensive induction and training are offered, ensuring that valuable work experience is gained to enhance your career development. Initially, these positions require office-based work for the induction and training phase, followed by a transition to a hybrid working model.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP is setting up a Global Business Service Centre in Budapest that will accommodate the new Global Payment Solution (GPS) shared services facility of the Corporate Finance Division. The GPS aims to consolidate 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. GPS is expected to deliver improved efficiency, enhanced data quality & controls, as well as better service delivery.

View the video about the WFP Global Payments Solution Centre: GPS Budapest video

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Contribute to the successful implementation of the GPS project, through the development of effective project management procedures, roles, tools, and systems that are agreed upon by all parties involved.
• Responsible for working with all internal WFP parties to finalize project scope, gather business requirements, manage customer relationships and oversee the overall team’s performance.
• Responsible for maintaining customer relationships guiding process owners, end-users, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into feasible functional requirements, to ensure all parties are represented in the definition and evolution of services.
• Guide and supervise more junior staff acting as a point of referral, coaching and providing/delivering training to build capacity and increase expected level of operational support
• Oversee all project documentation and reports are developed and maintained including risk reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality checklists, customer satisfaction, benefits realization, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate the development of user manuals, training materials, and other documents as needed to enable successful implementation and turnover of the processes or system to the field.
• Contribute to the business revision of the services of the GPS, working closely with internal stakeholders and relevant counterparts in other UN agencies to clarify policies, standard operating procedures, terms of reference, and KPIs for consolidation of the GPS model.
• Coordinate with the GPS Quality Assurance Unit, to enable financial controls and insight into GPS performance, and undertake periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify areas that may present potential audit, compliance, or financial risks.
• Represent the unit in internal meetings, external meetings, and various events involving UN agencies, banks, financial institutions, partners, and other entities as necessary. Contribute to the preparation of the annual work plans together with the related regular reporting providing relevant insights from the Finance Operations team.
• Contribute to the change management efforts of the GPS by delivering trainings, participating in field missions, overseeing process efficiency.
• Perform other assigned tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Advanced university degree in finance, business administration, accounting, project management, public administration or related field, or first university degree in the same subject(s) with additional years of relevant 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:

• 3 years of experience in managing teams in financial/ service management environment and transactional volumes in complex contexts is essential.
• Good understanding of UN financial business processes and relevant policies, rules, regulations are an asset.
• Experience in ERP systems and preferably SAP Software is desirable.

Languages:

• National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.
• Knowledge of a second UN language is desirable (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese).

MORE ABOUT YOU

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) across multiple audiences.
• Ability to influence others while working effectively in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent overall technical and analytical skills, critical reasoning, and strong problem-solving skills;
• Strong ability to manage changing and competing priorities, while ensuring high standards of professional ethics and motivation.
• Has experience reviewing and analyzing financial statements.
• Has experience implementing accounting and internal control processes.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The selected candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract, initially for two years 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 a competitive Salary is exempted from paying national income taxes in Hungary on United Nations emoluments and the UN Salary Scale worldwide Salaries and Allowances (UN) and a salary calculator SalCalcInt (undp.org) for simulation. Please check SalCalcLocal (undp.org) for simulation.

WFP also offers:

• A hybrid working environment, with some remote working options.
• Holidays and leave, including 30 days of annual leaves per year for fixed-term positions.
• Parental leave
• Dependency allowance
• United Nations sponsored medical insurance plan.
• Pension plan
• Access to professional development and learning programs, online learning and learning path
• Access to staff well-being support
• Access to career development support

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.