Senior Finance Associate G7, Nay Pyi Taw

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Vacancy Announcement

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: Senior Finance Assistant G7

Grade : General Service Level 7

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Number of Post : 1

Duration: 12 months (extendable)

Duty Station: Nay Pyi Taw

Report to : Finance Officer

Date of Publication: 22 December 2022

Deadline of Application: 05 January 2023

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This post is opened for Myanmar Nationals Only. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

JOB PURPOSE

To support planning and coordinate the delivery of finance, budget and administration support services, and supervise and provide guidance to a team of staff ensuring transparent and efficient utilization of financial resources.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Act as an escalation point in providing procedural and technical support to staff within the areas of finance and budget, to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules and regulations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, interpret and assess the impact of changes and make recommendations on follow up actions, to support setup and implementation of proper accounting procedures, systems and internal controls.
• Ensure that bank reconciliations for WFP accounts are regularly performed and regularly reviewed by designated officials; timely and complete submission of MMC. Keep close monitor on Financial Dashboard, timely identify the open items for the MMC report for entrusted imprest accounts; process invoice verification, advances, raise invoice to vendors.
• Ensure proper maintenance of vendor accounts and timely clearance of outstanding advances and other receivable/payables and ensure timely clearance of vendor outstanding advances for more than 60 days.
• Verify supporting documents and WINGs II registration of Good Received Noted and Services Entry Sheet during the process of LIV for Food and NFI payments.
• Communicate to Head Quarter for oversea payment request for staff and Supplier payments.

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• Payment process staff medical reimbursement payment after received from insurance company and timely post trip documents in WINGs for staff travel payments.
• Prepare and analyse financial and statistical reports based on the established frequency and provide recommendations for further actions to the Finance Officer or other staff, to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Bid /Performance Bonds GL clear are recording in line with finance procedures and update the register on a timely basis
• Co-ordinate with other teams in order to ensure that all financial and administrative services are being performed efficiently and in line with the needs of the wider team.
• Co-ordinate and supervise work of other support staff, and support their learning and development in management of financial resources (e.g. managing the petty cash/sub-imprest account, review and analyse vendor and balance sheet accounts, etc.), to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards.
• Remain on stand-by at all times and follow standard emergency preparedness practices in order to meet immediate emergency requirements for further service on job and in the field.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education or post-secondary certificate in the related functional area are also encouraged to apply.

Experience: Seven or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream.

Language: Fluency in written and oral communication skills in both English and Myanmar.

DESIRE EXPERIENCES ONTO THE ROLE

• Has experience analysing, interpreting data and generating reports at national level.
• Coached and trained a new staff member in the RM function.

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.

For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely: • Leading by example with integrity, • Driving results and delivering on commitments, • Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork, • Applying strategic thinking, • Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.