Finance National Professional Officer

Overview

The Finance National Professional Officer will lead the Finance/MSD unit, overseeing operations, representing WFP in coordination meetings, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures to optimize resource utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Finance, including supporting strategies, developing country-specific plans, analyzing financial data, monitoring budgets, performing reconciliations, and preparing reports.
• Manage MSD & IT, including implementing country/regional plans, developing annual plans, delivering administrative services, ensuring ICT policy implementation, and managing resources.
• Coordinate and support oversights and audits, contribute to accountability, and prepare reports on compliance.
• Perform standard emergency preparedness practices.
• Perform any other task as required/requested.

Required Experience

At least 5 years of relevant progressively responsible experience in a finance role, proven experience also in overseeing an administration unit or other support functions is mandatory.

Qualifications

Advanced University degree in a relevant subject 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.

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