Finance Associate G6

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building peace through food assistance. WFP operates in diverse, inclusive, and multicultural environments, prioritizing employee development and offering opportunities for global impact. The organization is committed to integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion.

Job Purpose

The Finance Associate G6 in Beirut, Lebanon, will play a crucial role in supporting efficient financial management within the WFP Lebanon Country Office. This position involves coordinating finance processes, analyzing financial data, and providing timely, accurate information to enhance operational performance and inform decision-making. The associate will support the Finance Officer by ensuring compliance with WFP financial policies, assisting in budget monitoring, processing payments, managing cash flow, and contributing to financial reporting. This role is vital for the transparent, compliant, and efficient use of resources, directly impacting the successful delivery of WFP's humanitarian programs in the region.

Responsibilities

The Finance Associate role at the World Food Programme (WFP) in Lebanon involves providing crucial support for efficient financial management. Key responsibilities include offering procedural and technical guidance on finance and budget matters to ensure adherence to WFP policies. The associate will assist in developing and implementing financial procedures, setting up accounting systems, and managing cash controls. A significant part of the role involves monitoring daily cash positions to optimize liquidity and investment returns. This position also entails processing payments to staff and suppliers accurately and promptly, coordinating with other teams to ensure seamless financial and administrative services, and monitoring expenditure against budgets and forecasts. The associate will analyze general ledger accounts, compile data for financial reports, and allocate tasks to support staff, providing guidance and training. Additionally, the role requires maintaining readiness for emergency response, ensuring financial services are available during crises. This position is vital for maintaining transparent, compliant, and efficient resource utilization, directly supporting WFP's mission to save lives and change lives.

Work Experience

Requires at least six years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budget, or administrative support functions. Experience in data processing, reconciliation, and financial record-keeping is mandatory.

Skills

Financial Management, Budget Planning and Monitoring, Payment Processing, Treasury Management, Financial Reporting, Internal Control Oversight, Data Analysis, Compliance, Risk Management, Accounting Principles

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