Consultant Finance

World Food Programme; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

The World Food Programme is seeking a senior financial manager to oversee financial operations and resource management. This role involves ensuring compliance with financial standards, managing budgets, and providing strategic advice to enhance financial performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management and a strong understanding of WFP's policies.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of progressively responsible professional experience in business management related area.
• Experience in managing both human and financial resources.
• Good knowledge of WFP administrative policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate financial reporting and analyses in accordance with IPSAS.
• Lead the annual budget process and present to the ARC Finance and Audit Committee.
• Provide expert advice on fund utilisation and resource management.

Skills

Financial Management

Resource Management

Risk Management

Education

Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting

Job description

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 worlds 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 WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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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).

JOB PURPOSE

Under the overall policy and management guidance and direct supervision of the ARC Director General

to ensure the effective stewardship of ARCs resources through managing the financial and budgetary

requirements of ARC. To provide innovative resource management solutions that support the strategic

objectives of ARC. Provide assurance of value for money and oversight of risks and weaknesses to

programmes and operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not allinclusive within delegated authority) :

1. Define the service in line with ARC strategies and policies in order to ensure transparent and efficient utilization of ARCs financial resources and identify areas for savings in current financial or business processes.

2. Provide technical advice and guidance on the design and implementation of financial policies and procedures particularly in relation to contributes to the operational and administrative independence of ARC in case of nonextension of the final Service Agreement with WFP beyond 2027.

3. Oversee accurate financial reporting and analyses in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) including budgeting key financial performance statistics and management information reports ensuring accuracy deadlines and compliance with accounting processes and corporate governance requirements. Prepares monthly financial reports and the yearly consolidated ARC Financial Report. Ensures that financial reports are promptly sent to all Donor Partners in line with the contractual obligations.

4. Oversight of financial and accounting matters which includes managing various trust funds and liaising with ARC and WFP senior management donor relations finance contribution management treasury and external donors on processing of donor contracts and programming of funds maintaining correct levels of funding; (ii) facility and asset management in collaboration with WFP authorities (including office space security IT and mail); (iii) preparation coordination and management of budgetrelated activities in line with strategic planning and overall resource management.

5. Take a strategic view of resource and financial management providing information and advice to managers and stakeholders at all levels and assurance of value for money and oversight of risks and weaknesses to programmes and operations as well as lead the successful administrative and physical relocation of ARC Headquarters from South Africa to Cote dIvoire expected in 2025.

6. Lead the annual budget process and present to the ARC Finance and Audit Committee and review budget plans and oversee ongoing project performance against budget ensuring adherence to guidance and policies and providing indepth analysis and advice to make optimal use of resources.

7. Provide expert advice on fund utilisation; proposing innovative solutions to complex issues regarding resource shortfalls / surpluses and influencing the Director and management to take decisions / actions.

8. Where necessary oversee and provide strategic recommendations on administrative services advising on procedures and policies to provide costeffective quality and timely services to ARC staff.

9. Where necessary oversee and provide strategic recommendations on human resource functions related to staff benefits recruitment of local staff and training particularly in relation to contributes to the operational and administrative independence of ARC in case of nonextension of the final Service Agreement with WFP beyond 2024. Identify recommend and oversee changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations minimise risk and ensure services are aligned with business needs and objectives.

10. Ensure the continuous delivery of best practice financial controls and insight into ARC performance overseeing periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify areas which may present potential audit compliance or financial risks.

11. Drive innovative financial solutions to achieve programmatic goals develop and implement improvements to financial policies systems and procedures in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations minimise risk and align services with business objectives.

12. Lead motivate and coach a team of staff and consultants to enable continued development and high performance.

13. Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the ARC diversity.

14. Contribute to preparedness actions providing technical recommendations and guidance regarding risk analysis and contingency planning. Ensure that management of risks is monitored periodically and report on any action taken.

15. Carry out visits to the suboffice in Ivory Coast and Rome as appropriate to review operational application of policies and procedures and share findings issues and proposed actions with management.

16. Other as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE :

• Developed and managed teams.
• Has supported directors and managers on financial planning and resource management issues.
• Has managed a large complex operation including managing both human and financial resources.
• Good knowledge of WFP administrative policies and procedures especially in the areas of Finance and Administration.
• Experience with the WFP financial system WINGS.
• At least twelve 12 years of progressively responsible professional experience in business management related area including financial operations at the international level. Experience must include supervisory experience at a senior level.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES :

Internal Controls & Compliance Leverages expert internal controls and risk management strategies to implement effective controls as needed to ensure ARC remains best in class for assurance provision to its stakeholders.

Performance Budgeting Reporting & Analysis Exhibits expert knowledge in improving business planning processes and promoting Value for Money principles in accordance with ARC policies and strategic mission

Resources Management (People time assets etc. Leads overall resource needs across HQ and the Field aligning staffing practices with mission critical operations and incountry priorities as appropriate.

Financial Management & Accounting Principles Demonstrates indepth understanding of financial and risk management techniques and recommends improvements to ARCs assurance provisions to stakeholders.

Supply Chain & Operat ions Knowledge Demonstrates thorough understanding of ARC programme and financial policies business processes and applies these in the implementation or support of ARC programme interventions.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : 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.

Language : Fluency (level C) in English language and intermediate knowledge (level B) of the French language.

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 committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact :

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

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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.

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Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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