Finance Assistant - SC5 - Lahore

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

5 June 2026-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s 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 WFP's 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).

About Job

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Grade: SC5     

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration: 12 months 

Duty Station: Lahore, Pakistan

Date of Publication: 22nd May, 2026

Deadline of Application: 5th June, 2026 

This Vacancy Announcement is for Pakistan Nationals Only. 

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, social security contribution, medical insurance, annual leave, parental leave, among other benefits.  

JOB PURPOSE

To support effective delivery of finance, budget and administration support services in order to facilitate transparent and efficient utilization of financial resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Assist in providing the procedural and technical support to staff within the areas of finance and budget, to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules and regulations.
2. Monitor monthly expenditure forecasts and provide expenditure reports in order to facilitate informed decision-making.
3. Monitor the petty cash accounts regularly, to ensure that adequate funds are available and appropriately disbursed.
4. Verify vendor claims, advances and other receivables and observe appropriate procurement procedures, to ensure that suppliers are paid in a timely manner and in conformance with WFP finance rules and regulations.
5. Assist in compiling information from various sources in order to prepare reports relating to budgets, accounting, finance and statistics.
6. Retrieve, format and validate information obtained from various financial information systems and bring any discrepancy or inaccuracy to the attention of the supervisor and follow up corrective actions.
7. Perform administrative duties related to the monitoring and recording of fixed assets, spend on fuel and spare parts for vehicles and generators, to ensure that the databases are accurately updated.
8. Maintain the web-based/ electronic register for all invoices and payment transfers and record paperwork, to ensure that all documents are maintained and filed in compliance with WFP standards and guidelines.

9. Monitor and record all expenses in line with the approved budget in order to ensure that correct expenditure costs are charged and payments to external suppliers, cash grants and other supplier invoices are processed in a timely manner.
10. Provide guidance and on-the-job training to other support staff, to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards.
11. Liaise with local bank officials to manage official accounts and resolve issues in coordination with vendors and staff.
12. Exercise independent decision-making when handling critical or complex financial matters.
13. Process Cooperating Partner and vendor invoices in coordination with activity managers ensuring compliance with documentation standards and timely submission.
14. Assist the Programme team in initiating and finalizing FLAs and ensuring partner budgets are technically sound and compliant with WFP formats, policies, and financial ceilings
15. Serve as CP Focal Person, facilitate and perform operational processes at the Field Level and liaise regularly with CP Unit and ISU to ensure timely information flow and alignment with corporate guidance.
16. Provide training to CPs and programme staff on invoicing, financial reporting, and budget management
17. Strengthen financial oversight by verifying timely and accurate CP payments with CP accounting records, verifying accuracy, authorization, and compliance of financial transactions
18. Support the preparation of field-level reports, data summaries, and presentations; assist other staff with technical and on-the-job guidance.
19. Ensure timely implementation of financial and operational instructions from the Head of Provincial Office (HoPO).
20. Perform any other tasks aligned with the role and level of expertise as assigned by the supervisor.
 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: Completion of secondary school education (grade 12). A post-secondary certificate or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is desirable.
Professional certification (ACCA, CA – Inter, CIMA) is an advantage.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounting, preferably with international organizations or the corporate sector.

Knowledge & Skills: Strong bookkeeping knowledge; proficiency in MS Office; strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work with financial systems; strong time management.

Language: Proficiency in English and Urdu; knowledge of a local Punjab dialect is an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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 [link removed]

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:  [email protected] [link removed]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

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• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.