Adjoint(e) Aux Finances (g6) Ft, Kinshasa, RD Congo

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace and prosperity through food assistance. WFP operates in complex environments, assisting people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to its mission.

Job Purpose

The Adjoint(e) aux finances (Finance Assistant) will provide essential financial, budgetary, and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of support services and inform decision-making. This role involves offering technical and procedural guidance on financial and budgetary matters, ensuring compliance with WFP's financial policies and regulations. The incumbent will assist in developing and implementing financial procedures, monitoring daily cash positions to optimize liquidity, and processing payments accurately and timely. They will also contribute to budget preparation, expenditure control, and financial forecasting, coordinating with other teams to ensure efficient service delivery. The position requires meticulous tracking of account balances, analysis of general ledger accounts, and compilation of data for financial reporting, while also providing guidance and training to support staff on financial resource management.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Finance Assistant is to provide comprehensive financial, budgetary, and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of support services and inform decision-making. This involves offering technical and procedural guidance to staff, ensuring adherence to WFP's financial policies, rules, and regulations. The role includes assisting in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, and establishing appropriate accounting systems and cash control measures. Daily monitoring of the cash position is crucial for optimizing liquidity and investment returns. The Finance Assistant will process payments to staff and external vendors promptly and accurately, manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and forecast future funding needs. Coordination with other teams is essential for efficient financial and administrative service delivery. The position also involves tracking general ledger accounts, initiating corrective actions, and compiling data for monthly financial reports. Additionally, the role includes task delegation, providing guidance and practical training to support staff on financial resource management, and maintaining readiness for emergency response. This role is vital for maintaining financial integrity and supporting WFP's humanitarian mission.

Work Experience

The role requires experience in assessing the financial health and stability of projects, particularly those involving cash and voucher transfers. Candidates should also have experience collaborating with auditors and other third-party providers. A secondary school diploma (BAC) is required, with post-secondary certification in the functional area being desirable. Proficiency in French is essential, and intermediate English is desired.

Skills

Financial Support, Budgeting, Administrative Support, Financial Policy Implementation, Accounting Procedures, Cash Management, Payment Processing, Expense Control, Financial Reporting, Data Compilation, Task Delegation, Emergency Preparedness, Financial Stability Assessment, Collaboration with Auditors

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