DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS31 October 2024-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)
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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).
JOB TITLE: Logistics Assistant (Billing)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: SC5
UNIT/DIVISION: Supply Chain
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Islamabad
DURATION: 12 months
NO. OF POSITIONS: 01
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 18th October, 2024
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 31st October, 2024
This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals.
Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of pre-qualified 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, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The incumbent undertakes the responsibility under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer (Supply Chain Funds Management), and the overall supervision and guidance of the Head of Supply Chain, Country Office, Pakistan.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Post Purchase Orders & SES in WINGS as per SOPs as and when required.
2. Process logistics related invoices, review invoices, prepare penalty calculation report, calculate commodity losses by extracting commodity related costs from the corporate system.
3. Check calculations, invoice payable amount with applicable awarded rates, tonnages and NFIs with STOs, LTIs, Waybills. Extract support to Payment Report from WINGS & verify with invoices. Prepare/check Penalty calculation report according to data in LESS.
4. Coordinate with Vendors for any missing documents and discrepancies. Coordinate with other relevant staff for other related matters.
5. Prepare Debit/Credit notes for penalties & adjustment of invoices and send to the vendors for signatures.
6. invoice match the invoices in corporate invoice tracking systems and submit for approval as and when required. Coordinate with transporters and relevant staff in case of any issues.
7. Extract & share periodically or as and when required, the open Purchase Order reports against all related funds under projects/activities. Review these open Pos, follow-up with relevant units, Sub Office staff for closure or appropriate action. Take necessary action accordingly for closure of the same.
8. Prepare Cash Forecasts on monthly Basis or as required.
9. Invoice match the relevant Credit notes in Invoice Tracking System.
10. Review ITS System periodically for outstanding invoices and credit notes. Process or take appropriate action on invoices and credit notes appearing as outstanding.
11. Review open GR/IR reports periodically follow up the invoices from Transporters.
12. Send detailed reports to Transporters and other Vendors biweekly to follow up on outstanding invoices.
13. Verify monthly on-demand logistics service provision invoices to customers against service level agreement & Performa Invoices with customers. Tracking and monthly reconciliation with Finance for the funds with Finance & outstanding customers’ invoices and coordinate for follow-up.
14. Take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues and escalate complex issues to the supervisor.
15. Produce reports as required e.g. Open POs, outstanding invoices and other reports for financial closures and closures of the grants to enable informed decision-making.
16. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support supply chain and for effective service delivery.
17. Identify, resolve and/or provide recommendations on specialized queries/requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of inquiries with excellent client service mind-set.
18. Perform any other task assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Completion of higher secondary school is mandatory. First level university degree in Commerce or Accounts is desirable.
Experience: Minimum five years of experience in Finance or Supply Chain, including 3 years’ mandatory experience of Transport invoice processing, with UN WFP.
Knowledge & Skills: knowledge of operating SAP based system & MS Office is desirable.
Languages: Should be able to communicate both in English & Urdu.
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 will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
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Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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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.
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