Finance Officer, NOB – Budapest (1 Position)

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    $12,899 - $17,795 / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    1 month ago
  • Category:
    Budget and Accounting, Finance
  • Deadline:
    18/11/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

18 November 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Budapest)

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.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the 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, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP?

  • 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 training, 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 the 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 an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Join us in making a positive difference towards a world with Zero Hunger!

We are excited to announce an opening for a Finance Officer (NOB) at the WFP Global Payments Solutions Centre in Budapest. This is a unique opportunity for you to take your career to new heights at our Global Payments Solutions Centre.

Why This Role?

  • Impact: Be part of a global mission to end hunger.
  • Growth: Elevate your career in a managerial capacity.
  • Expertise:Utilize and expand your technical background in Finance.

Deadline for Applications: 18 November 2024.

Future Opportunities: This recruitment will also create a roster of prequalified applicants for upcoming roles at the same or lower level in Budapest.

Eligibility: This role is in the National Officer category, therefore only Hungarian nationals will be considered.

 

About the Global Payments Solution Centre

Our GPS Centre in Budapest centralizes WFP’s accounts payable functions, alleviating the workload of Country Offices and enhancing efficiency, data quality, and service delivery. This strategic initiative is key to improving our financial operations.

Hear directly from our Finance Officers what it’s like to work at WFP GPS in Budapest: Working at WFP GPS in Budapest (youtube.com)

 

About the role:

As a Finance Officer, you will supervise the Finance Operations teams in: General Accounting; Accounts Payable and Quality Assurance.

Under the general supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, you will contribute 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 stakeholders (internal and external to GPS) and keeping the GPS Management team informed of progress, risks, and necessary interventions throughout the project lifecycle.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • 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.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES AND MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

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 is essential.
  • Experience reviewing and analyzing financial statements.
  • Experience implementing accounting and internal control processes.
  • Experience in ERP systems and preferably SAP Software.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal), with the ability to influence others while working effectively in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and inclusion.
  • Strong analytical, critical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage changing and competing priorities, while ensuring high standards of professional ethics and motivation.
  • Good understanding of UN financial business processes and relevant policies, rules, regulations is desirable.

Languages:

  • Fluency (level C) in English language and Hungarian
  • Knowledge of a second UN language is desirable (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese).

 

WHAT WFP OFFERS:

An inclusive and multicultural working environment with passionate colleagues who work to ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

When you join us, you will be employed on a fixed-term contract, initially for two years with a one-year probationary period. Our offer includes:

  • Salary:WFP offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free base salary starting at 17,442,000 HUF
  • Annual Leave: 30 days
  • Parental leave
  • Child Allowance: starting from 793,476 HUF per child
  • Social Security Benefits: enrollment in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF)
  • Professional Development opportunities

 

More details about salary and benefits at Salary Scale NO Budapest and Benefits and entitlements

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This role requires full office presence to actively engage and integrate new staff, as well as for addressing any critical incidents swiftly and effectively.
  • Applicants must reside within commuting distance to the WFP Budapest office (Central Udvar, Wesselényi u. 16, 1077 Budapest), or be willing to relocate at their own cost before taking up the assignment.
  • Applicants must be nationals of Hungary. WFP shall not accept any responsibility or liability to act as a sponsor or to otherwise facilitate the issuance, maintenance, renewal, extension, or conversion of the candidate’s residency and/or work permit for the purpose of employment with WFP.

SELECTION PROCESS

Our selection process follows a structured approach and includes the following steps:

  • Application to a vacancy announcement
  • Technical assessment
  • English language assessment
  • Competency-based interview
  • Background check

Your skills and dedication can make a real difference, so don’t miss this opportunity – Apply now!

 

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

 

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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.

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