Senior Finance Associate
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building peace through food assistance. This Senior Finance Associate position is based at the Global Headquarters (GHQ) in Cairo, Egypt, operating within the Global Finance Field Support Branch (CFOFF). The role supports the Regional Director’s Office, global functions, and Country Offices.
Job Purpose
The Senior Finance Associate will be responsible for planning and coordinating financial management services, providing operational backstopping, and ensuring effective service delivery for the Regional Director’s Office, outposted global functions, and Country Offices under the CFOFF structure. This role involves monitoring financial risks, implementing corrective actions, and supervising support staff to ensure the compliant, transparent, and efficient utilization of financial resources. The incumbent will act as a key point of contact for procedural and technical support in finance and budget, contributing to the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures. They will also play a crucial role in enhancing corporate systems, designing tools for resource optimization, and ensuring timely payments and accurate financial reporting to facilitate informed decision-making and maintain sound financial operations.
Responsibilities
This role involves comprehensive financial management and operational support within the World Food Programme (WFP). Key responsibilities include providing procedural and technical guidance on finance and budget matters, ensuring adherence to WFP's financial policies and regulations. The position contributes to the development and implementation of financial policies, interpreting changes and recommending follow-up actions to maintain robust accounting procedures and internal controls. A significant aspect of the role is enhancing internal processes and corporate systems for efficient and transparent financial resource utilization. This includes optimizing cash positions for investment returns and ensuring timely payment processing, resolving complex disbursement issues. The job holder will also be involved in budget preparation, implementation, and monitoring, forecasting future funding needs, and coordinating with other teams to ensure seamless financial and administrative services. Monitoring account balances, overseeing accurate financial transaction recording, and analyzing general ledger accounts to initiate corrective actions are crucial. The role requires preparing and analyzing financial reports to support informed decision-making and supervising support staff, fostering their development in financial resource management. Finally, the position demands readiness for emergency preparedness and immediate response to humanitarian needs.
Work Experience
Requires seven or more years of progressively responsible work experience within the relevant business stream, including general administrative work.
Skills
Financial Management, Budgeting, Data Analysis, Reporting, Process Improvement, Supervision, Compliance, Risk Monitoring, Cash Management, Payment Processing, Team Coordination, Emergency Preparedness