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Finance Assistant

Position:General | SC-5Deadline:5 Sep 2026 (7 days left)Job ID:JR126143Posted on:21 Aug 2026 (8 days ago)
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Job Description

Supports WFP Sri Lanka’s finance operations by processing payments, receipts and journal entries, monitoring expenditure and reconciling cash-based transfers. The role validates financial-system data, verifies supplier claims and advances, tracks assets and costs, and supplies clear budget, accounting and statistical information so managers can make timely, compliant decisions.

Key Details

Position Details

Experience level

Early

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

High school diploma

Language Requirements

Required

English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Support finance and budget processes
  • Monitor expenditure forecasts and reports
  • Process payments receipts and journal entries
  • Reconcile cash-based transfer payments
  • Verify supplier claims and receivables
  • Validate financial-system information

Role Requirements

  • Completed secondary education
  • Fluent English
  • Sri Lankan nationality

Skills

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from WFP Careers, on 21 Aug 2026.