Finance Assistant G5 – Talent Pool

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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.

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).

Are you dedicated and motivated by helping those in need? Join our global mission as a Finance Assistants (G5) at the Global Payments Solutions Centre in Budapest. This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career in finance, gain valuable experience and thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

The vacancy is created to build a roster (talent pool) of pre-qualified candidates to fill future Finance Assistant positions. This call for applications will remain open for continuous submissions until the roster is filled.

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.

To learn more about us and the Global Payments Solutions Centre, view our introductory video about the Budapest Global Payments Solutions Centre

About the Role

As a Finance Assistant, you will work under the supervision of the Finance Officer, contributing to the efficient delivery of finance services and the transparent utilization of financial resources. Finance Assistants provide support in the areas of:

• General Accounting: Assist in maintaining accurate financial records.

• Accounts Payable: Support timely and accurate payments.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to financial standards and controls.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Process a wide range of financial transactions using the Case Management Platform: conduct a thorough review of pertinent documentation to ensure its completeness, validity, and compliance with the current rules and regulations in place.

• Process financial transactions in the corporate financial management system used for transaction processing and record-keeping based on case requests or scheduled activities.

• Process various payable documents in the corporate system, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.

• Review offset receivables and confirm the net liability: verify the calculated amounts to ensure financial accuracy.

• Verify the accuracy of cases and transactions ensuring alignment with internal controls (such as eligibility, policy compliance and duplicate checking) and promptly report any discrepancies or inaccuracies to supervisors. Take necessary steps to follow up on corrective actions.

• Provide feedback to requesting offices on the status of cases and other standard questions. Escalate inquiries requiring more extensive analysis.

• Maintain the Case Management Platform updated, and close completed cases to reflect accurate status.

• Perform other assigned tasks as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience:

For High School Diploma Holders: A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in finance and/or in a service center is required.

For University Degree Holders: A completed degree from an accredited institution in fields such as finance, project management, business studies, accounting, economics, mathematics, statistics, management information systems (MIS), industrial engineering, international relations, public administration, social sciences, humanities, or languages will be considered equivalent to 4 years of work experience. Additionally, at least 1 year of relevant work experience is required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong focus on accuracy and consistency, while processing large volume of transactions.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems and experience with payment systems is desirable.

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of Products (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint).

• Ability to work effectively with others in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and inclusion.

• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive communication and information.

Languages:

• Fluency (level C) in English language

• Knowledge of a second UN language is desirable (a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).

Discover Our Salaries and Benefits

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

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards, including:

• Hybrid working arrangement:  Employees will have the option to work from home up to 2 days per week. Full office presence is required for the first two months to ensure thorough training and onboarding.

• Competitive Salary: WFP offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free base salary starting at 8,213,000 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: Access to learning programs and professional development opportunities.

For more details about salary and benefits visit:

• Salary Scale GS Budapest

• Benefits and entitlements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Applicants must reside within commuting distance of 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 or other EU/Schengen country OR in the possession of a valid long-term Hungarian residency and work permit. Temporary and/or sponsored visas are not accepted. WFP does not facilitate MFA accreditation for locally recruited staff. WFP shall not accept 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 employment with WFP. Please attach a copy of your work permit to your application submission (if applicable).

• Please note that hybrid working arrangements are subject to change based on operational needs and management discretion.

SELECTION PROCESS

This call for applications will remain open for continuous submissions to build a roster of prequalified candidates for future opportunities at the same level in Budapest. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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

• Application to vacancy announcement

• Technical assessment

• English language assessment

• Competency-based interview

• Background check

Join us in our mission to achieve zero hunger and make a real impact in the world. 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

 

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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 wfprecruitment@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.