Finance Assistant- mogadishu, Mogadishu, Somalia

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable
  • Job type:
    Contract
  • Posted:
    1 year ago
  • Category:
    Project Manager
  • Deadline:
    26/07/2022

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 35 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Somalia for more than twenty years, where we assist returnees, IDPs and displacement-affected communities in all three regions (Somaliland, Puntland, and Central and Southern Somalia) through protection, service delivery and livelihoods activities to enhance their self-reliance and expand opportunities for a dignified life. DRC provides both humanitarian assistance and longer-term development support to respond to the needs of communities affected by acute crisis as well as those in protracted displacement situations. In the past year, DRC’s strategic focus has shifted towards more durable solutions-oriented programming, linking displacement affected communities to longer-term initiatives to build resilience and recovery.

Overall purpose of the role:

  •  Supports the preparation of financial statements and maintenance of cash controls. Works within the financial procedures of DRC, municipal policies and procedures and in compliance with all national acts and legislation. The Finance Assistant supports the Finance Officer with reports for senior management in country

Responsibilities:

Cash Management

  •  Support the Finance Team Leader to Ensure weekly cash forecast/requirements are compiled for all departments.
  •  Ensure adequate Petty cash is kept in office to cater small time expenditures as per the Finance procedures.
  •  Prepare petty cash replenishment and update cash counts on weekly basis.
  •  Record cash from HQ in general and project expenses journals.
  •  Follow up with the bank on receipt and attached supporting docs.
  •  Processing payment and ensure all cheque and receipts are kept
  •  Prepare cash request from Mogadishu and shared with Finance Team Leader

Accounting Management

  •  Conduct daily cash counts for office and submit the cash count sheets to AM
  •  Prepare monthly cash counts for office on last working day of the month and submit to Finance office/Area Finance Team Leader
  •  Support the Finance Team Leader to update commitment cost to be recorded properly
  •  Prepare project Journals as per the Finance calendar.
  •  Post cost POs through Dynamics to reconcile payments.
    •  Record partner financial documents in project expenses journals and share Finance team leader for review.
    •  Ensure that statutory deductions are paid to relevant authorities on time to avoid any penalties.
    •  Support the Finance Officer in liaison with Logistics department, prepare commitment lists every month for financial obligations already entered into but not captured in financial reports.
    •  Process all payments with full supporting documents.

    Other

    •  Minimize financial risks by ensuring that DRC financial policies and procedures as set in Operations Handbook and any other CO/RO/HQ instructions are strictly adhered to through predefined effective internal control system.
    •  Review Area office scanned documents before forwarding to Country Finance Coordinators.
    •  Conduct regular compliance checks on Area offices.
    •  Ensure the implementation of recommendations raised through internal & external audits, compliance audits etc.,
    •  Review and monitor partners’ financial reporting /capacity building also provide additional technical assistance to partners as necessary to maintain high standards of compliance. If additional support is required coordinate with CO Finance Coordinator.
    •  Support the Country Finance Team in internal and external audit process Director/HoFA/RO and HQ.
    •  he responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role

    Education:

    •  Diploma in Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Business Administration. (Technical College (Govt. approved) Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor
    •  Proven commitment to accountability practices.

    Languages:

    •  Somali (Native)
    •  English- fluent

    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies: Striving for excellence: You focus on Main focal point for IDP site regarding all information

    Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

    Taking the lead: You take accuracy and completeness of information that is gathered.

    Communicating: You listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and persuasively.

    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values

    Conditions

    Availability: 1st August 2022.

    Duty station: Mogadishu.

    Reporting to: Finance Team Leader.

    Duration: 5 Months.

    HE POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS ONLY.

    Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

    Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

    Commitments: DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards.

    DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework. ​

    For general information about Danish Refugee Council, please visit www.drc.ngo

    Application: Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.

    Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies no later than 19th July 2022.

    If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/job support.

     

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