Join us in shaping a future with Zero Hunger. We are seeking passionate individuals eager to embrace change and contribute to global projects. You will join an innovative team and contribute to shaping the success of WFP’s recently established Global Payment Solutions office in Budapest. WFP, the world's largest humanitarian organization, offers you the chance to work within a diverse and multicultural setting, and on impactful projects that directly transform millions of lives globally. If you are eager to leverage and continue to build on your financial experience overseeing and coordinating the work of others, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Join us in making a positive difference
We are currently recruiting three (3) Finance Associate (G6) positions for our WFP Global Payments Solutions Centre in Budapest. The selected candidates will be expected to start their roles at the beginning of June 2024. This call for applications will remain open for continuous submissions until the roles are filled. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. This recruitment will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities for similar roles at the same or lower level in Budapest.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable and world's largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.
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.
In 2023, WFP established its Global Business Service Centre in Budapest which accommodates the Global Payment Solution (GPS) shared services facility of the Corporate Finance Division. The GPS consolidates WFP’s accounts payable function in Budapest to alleviate the workload of Country Offices in conducting routine tasks and allow them to focus on core mission activities, and delivers improved efficiency, enhanced data quality & controls, as well as better service delivery. This new office embodies a strategic response to enhance operational efficiency and is at the forefront of enhancing how we handle financial tasks. View the video for more about the Budapest Global Payments Solutions Centre: GPS Introductory video
Finance Associates, provide support in the areas of (1) General Accounting, (2) Accounts Payable, and (3) Quality Assurance (The area of Quality Assurance focuses on reviews of transaction processing, ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), control analysis and verification procedures).
These roles coordinate and provide financial support services involving the recording and interpretation of financial information to ensure the efficient functioning of the support services and informed decision-making. Finance Associates are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems daily.
Comprehensive induction and training are offered, ensuring that valuable work experience is gained to enhance your career development.
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