Overview
The Finance and Management Services Officer will lead, coordinate, and oversee the Finance and Management Services of the WFP Jordan Country Office, ensuring efficient service delivery, strong financial stewardship, compliance with WFP regulations, and effective support to programme implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate finance and management services.
- Lead the financial assessment and due diligence of service providers.
- Contribute towards the development of country specific plans and processes.
- Report on key data for financial status and outcomes of projects.
- Monitor budgets, carry out forecasting, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
- Manage cash, bank reconciliations, disbursements, receivables, and monthly financial closures.
- Deliver core administrative services.
- Ensure effective delivery of administrative services.
- Lead in the identification of requirements pertaining to resources.
- Maintain working relationships with WFP’s internal and external stakeholders.
- Collate and analyse financial, staffing, and resource data.
- Strengthen internal controls, support risk assessments, and mitigate risks.
- Supervise and guide junior staff.
- Support UN Reform and inter‑agency initiatives.
- Follow standard emergency preparedness and response practices.
Required Experience
Over 5 years of experience in finance, including 1 year of hands-on professional experience. Over 2 years of management services (Administration) experience.
Qualifications
Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields, or First University degree in the same subject(s) with additional years of related 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.
