Finance Assistant at WFP

Location: Colombo, Western Province
Type: Contract
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 21, 2026

Description

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to support its activities in Sri Lanka. The role involves assisting with financial and budgetary processes, monitoring expenditures, processing financial transactions, liaising with financial service providers, verifying vendor claims, preparing reports, validating financial information, managing fixed asset records, and tracking expenses. This position supports WFP's USD 7.5 million program aimed at helping 87,000 people affected by natural disasters like Cyclone Ditwah.

Required Skills

Finance Skills
Analytical Capabilities
Financial Data Collection
Budget Monitoring
Expenditure Forecasting
Journal Entries
Reconciliation Processes
Vendor Claim Verification
Report Preparation
Fixed Asset Management
Expense Tracking

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Experience collecting and monitoring financial data on projects and programmes, assessing financial health and status, and reporting findings to senior leaders.
Preferred Qualifications: Robust finance skills, analytical capabilities, and experience in finance and accounting engagements with key stakeholders such as government bodies, agencies, NGOs, Private Sector Organizations, communities and beneficiaries.