Business Support Assistant (Finance)
World Food Programme
- Location:
- East Jerusalem, West Bank & Gaza
- Grade:
- SC L4
- Category:
- General Staff
Posted Jun 23, 2026Apply by Jul 6, 2026 (9d left)
The Business Support Assistant provides administrative and finance support to ensure the efficient implementation of routine operational processes and the delivery of high-quality business support services. The role contributes to document management, filing, payment processing, system data accuracy, reporting, and audit support, while ensuring timely and client-oriented responses to routine queries.
Responsibilities
- Support routine administrative and financial processes to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources.
- Maintain organized filing systems and standard records to ensure information is accurate, accessible, and readily available.
- Review and update registers, reference numbers, and related documentation in line with established procedures.
- Scan, file, and archive invoices, receipts, contracts, and other supporting documentation in digital and physical systems.
- Print cheques and support payment-related processes, ensuring documentation is complete and verified.
- Upload payments into the relevant system and maintain accurate supporting records in line with internal procedures.
- Collect supplier information and support the processing of zero VAT requests and related follow-up.
- Identify routine discrepancies or missing information in records and statistics, and escalate issues as required.
- Gather information to support the preparation of reports, draft documents, and routine business correspondence.
- Support audit processes by compiling and organizing relevant files and documentation.
- Respond to routine queries in a timely and client-oriented manner, escalating more complex matters when necessary.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Completion of secondary school education.
- First University degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or any other related functional area is desirable.
- Four or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.
- Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word.
- Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.
- Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information to a wide range of individuals.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in using financial management systems and Excel for data analysis.
- Fluency of English and Arabic languages in both oral and written communication.
Skills
- Office Management
- Financial Management Systems
- MS Word
- Excel
- Data Analysis
- Document Management
- Payment Processing
- Reporting
- Audit Support
- Work Routine Knowledge
- Analytical Skills
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
Languages
English, Arabic