World Vision is looking for Finance Officer – Somalia

 

Finance Officer

I–Garowe, Puntland

Managing finance support team, the incumbent will contribute to the implementation of effective and accountable financial and asset control systems. With the assistance of the Finance and Support Service Manager, the position holder will implement planning, tracking and reporting mechanisms which contribute to effective and accountable programs.  The incumbent will ensure finance support team provides technical backstopping to program teams, promoting adherence to World Vision’s Field Finance Manual for a host of routine financial transactions.  With the guidance of the Finance and Support Service Manager, the incumbent will promote awareness of finance policy and procedures with staff members and implementing partners.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Promote awareness of World Vision policy and procedure;
  • With the assistance of FSS Manager, facilitate day-to-day finance transactions;
  • Maintain and analyze various finance/assets tracking tools, providing updates to FSS Manager as required;
  • Providing technical back-stopping to programs teams in the preparation of various finance documents;
  • Support in the preparation and updating of various budget planning documents;
  • Analyze existing practice and advice on improvements;
  • Contribute to the implementation of effective and accountable financial and asset control systems;
  • Contribute to the implementation of timely planning, tracking and reporting mechanisms;
  • Promote awareness of World Vision finance policy and procedure to ensure accountable implementation of World Vision programs;
  • Ensure staff under management are well-trained and performance managed.

Qualifications:

Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience/Other Attributes;

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Education:

Degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years’ of experience in finance and accounting with complex and reputable organizations;
  • Experience with similar humanitarian organizations will be preferred;
  • Ability to articulate in written and spoken English;
  • Ability to present financial data in a clear and coherent manner with EXCEL or other relevant accounting program.

Working Environment / Conditions:

  • Work environment:  Office-based with frequent travel to the field;
  • Travel:  10% Domestic/international travel is required;
  • On call:  Immediately;

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All applications shall be received by 15th March 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For Somali Nationals Only

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