Vacancy Announcement No: JR121144
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Contract Type/Grade: Fixed Term, G5
Duty Station: Mogadishu
Contract Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
Date of Issue: March 12, 2026, | Closing Date: March 25, 2026
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)
• Providing technical support to staff and operation within the areas of UNHAS finance and budget, to ensure compliance with
WFP financial policies, rules and regulations.
• Participate in the correct application of WFP financial policies and procedures to support the implementation of proper
accounting systems and internal controls.
• Contributes to the improvement of UNHAS internal processes, enhancement of corporate systems and design of tools, to support
transparent and efficient utilization of financial resources.
• Monitor monthly expenditure forecasts and provide expenditure reports to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Monitor the sub-Imprest bank and petty cash accounts regularly, to ensure that adequate funds are available and appropriately
disbursed.
• Verify vendor claims, advances and other receivables and observe appropriate procurement procedures, to ensure that suppliers
are paid in a timely manner and in conformance with WFP finance rules and regulations.
• Ensure that UNHAS payments are processed in a timely manner, resolve complex issues related to the disbursement of funds in
line with WFP rules and regulations.
• Maintain the web-based register for all invoices and payment transfers and record paperwork, to ensure that all documents are
maintained and filed in compliance with WFP standards and guidelines.
• Monitor and record all expenses in line with the approved budget to ensure that correct expenditure costs are charged and
payments to external suppliers, cash grants and other supplier invoices are processed in a timely manner.
Vacancy Announcement No: JR121144
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Contract Type/Grade: Fixed Term, G5
Duty Station: Mogadishu
Contract Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
Date of Issue: March 12, 2026, | Closing Date: March 25, 2026
Join Us and Make a Difference!
• Perform bank reconciliations, parking receipts against customer accounts, disbursements, clearance of receivables, overall cash
and receivables management and monthly financial closures on a regular basis in accordance with corporate requirements.
• Generate UNHAS customer invoices from the corporate passenger management application system and disseminate the same
to the agencies and follow-up of bills and deposit payments in a timely manner.
• Monitor customer account balances and oversee the recording of financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner to
avoid the occurrence of an overdraft.
• In the absence of the finance officer represent UNHAS Finance section at internal meetings, external meetings and events with
other UN agencies, banks and other financial institutions, or other partners and entities as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.
Education: Completion of Secondary School Education OR University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in accounting, finance, Business
Administration or any other related field.
Experience: At least five (5) or more years of relevant professional work experience with a Secondary School Certificate OR
University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor’s) with a minimum of two (2) or more years of relevant experience in finance, budget and
planning or any relevant field necessary for the specific role.
Language: Fluent knowledge of English and Somali language
This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
WFP Somalia offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the
link below:
• Internal Applicants: Click here!
• External Applicants: Click here!
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.
Please note: WFP does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview,
meeting, traveling, processing, training or any other)
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