Finance Assistant Somalia Dhusamareeb (National position)

P.S: Please ensure that you fill in all details before submitting your application. Empty and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Background

NRC has been active in Somalia since 2004 with four area offices in Kismayu, Mogadishu, Garowe and Hargeisa, providing protection and humanitarian assistance to refugees, internally displaced persons and returnees in Somaliland, Puntland, South Central and Jubbaland regions. NRC offers a comprehensive response for returnees and IDPs of high need, addressing their food security, livelihood, shelter, education, ICLA, and water, hygiene and sanitation needs and also responding to emergencies through NRC’s five core competences: Shelter, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).

NRC Somalia is part of NRC’s East Africa and Yemen regional operation which comprises of large-scale multi-country humanitarian and early recovery interventions spread across Ten countries (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Yemen, Eritrea, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania and Sudan).  NRC’s overall strategy in the region is to enhance protection and promote the rights of displaced people in humanitarian need by improving living conditions and seeking durable solutions. The regional office is based in Nairobi and works with country programmes to ensure standardization of programmatic and operational approaches, promote multi country programming and ensuring quality and coordination. 

Roles and responsibilities

Generic responsibilities 

The purpose of the Finance Assistant position is day to day implementation of the Finance functions responsibilities .The following is a brief description of the role.

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific responsibilities

• Take day to day responsibility of managing petty cash and cash box
• Ensure daily, weekly, monthly and periodic cash count is done
• Record all cash movements and undertake periodic cash counts
• Comply with Financial Handbook and other NRC policies
• Verify that all vouchers and supporting documents are according to standards set in the Financial Handbook, and enter them into the accounting system 
• Record all cash movements 
• Follow up on advances and refunds
• Prepare and arrange for bank withdrawals and transfers and present for verification
• Prepare periodic financial reports and submit for review 
• Assist in bank accounts and cashboxes reconciliations
• Verify all invoices, vouchers and receipts and supporting documents and enter in the system as appropriate
• Make all approved payments
• Maintain accurate financial and accounting files and transactions
• Assist in preparation of financial reports, budgets and budget monitoring for projects
• Any other duties that may arise to support NRC’s goals and objectives.

Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies: 

• Bachelor degree/Diploma in accounting with experience , Bank & Finance or business administration.
• Previous experience in Finance/ accounting is preferred 
• Previous experience from working with INGOs is preferred
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Computer skills (common Microsoft Windows and Office applications)
• Sufficient working knowledge of English.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Knowledge of Dhusamareeb contexts is desirable.

What We Offer:

• Duty station:  Dhusamareb, Somalia 
• Contract duration: Initial 3 months’ probation period for 1 year contract, with possibility of extension.
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions, terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative. 
• NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying

• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest updated CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Incomplete, email and paper applications will not be considered.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.