Finance Associate

Provides WFP finance, budget and administration support in Ankara by applying financial controls, accounting procedures and cash-management practices. The associate processes payments, monitors budgets and forecasts, analyses ledgers and account balances, produces financial reporting, and guides support staff to maintain accurate, compliant services during routine and emergency operations.

• Provide finance and budget support in compliance with WFP policies, rules and regulations
• Support financial-policy implementation, accounting procedures, systems and cash controls
• Monitor daily cash position and optimize use of surplus liquidity
• Process staff payments and supplier invoices through the centralized registry system
• Prepare and monitor budgets, expenditure and forecasts for future funding requirements
• Monitor account balances and general-ledger accounts and initiate corrective action
• Compile system data for monthly financial reporting and train support staff in financial-resource management

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field with a minimum of six years of relevant experience
• Fluency in oral and written English and Turkish

• Professional finance certification is desired
• Experience assessing financial health of cash and voucher projects is desired
• Experience working with auditors and third-party vendors is desired

• Financial Management
• Budgeting
• Cash Management
• Accounting
• Internal Controls
• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger Analysis
• Payment Processing
• Budget Forecasting