Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!
We are one of the largest and most respected private organizations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organization, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: "Zero Hunger by 2030" - If you want to become part of our global mission to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as:
Finance officer Hargeisa, Somaliland
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Hargeisa, Somaliland. The position is paid according to G7.
As Finance Officer you will implement financial management standards effectively within the assigned programs and projects. This involves ensuring that all financial and
administrative processes at the project location are both auditable and efficient, contributing to the project's overall success.
Your specific goals include:
Ensuring the financial administration of the project complies with Welthungerhilfe and donor standards.
Supporting the Head of the Project in carrying out their supervisory responsibilities.
Guiding partner organizations on financial management, ensuring they meet their contractual obligations and maintain auditable records.
Your responsibilities
Preparation of month end financial status reports & checklists for approval by Head of Project
Support monthly budget monitoring and updating project income & expenditure plans
With Support from country office , lead in project internal / external audits, spot checks and micro assessments.
Timely preparation of project financial reports ,following donor rules and regulations
Support in proposal development for various donors, particularly focusing on budget preparation and setting up projects in the accounting software
Ensure timely payment of salaries & statutory deductions and booking in the accounting software
Monitor partner compliance with financial reporting requirements ,and timely reconciliations before expenditures are booked in the accounting software
Support partner capacity assessments ,and preparation of partnership agreements
Reviewing payment requests for completeness and compliance with internal regulations before payments are booked , including cost sharing for salaries and running costs
Ensure that vouchers for each month are properly filed & timely scanned into the accounting software
Your profile
A university or college degree in business administration, finance or economics
Masters Degree in Accointing, Finance, Economics will be added advantage
At least 6 years experience in financial project administration.
Coordination, organization, and good negotiation skill as well as intercultural competence
Experience in managing projects funded by various donors (AA ,OCHA ,UNICEF, UNHCR ,EU ,ECHO ,GIZ ,BMZ ,WFP ,USAID)
Excellent spoken and written English language skills
Native in Somlail language
Proficient in accointing softwares, Microsoft office suit (Especialy Excell)
Knowledge of EPR, especialy SAP will be an added advantage
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by February 20, 2025. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.
*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.
Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest private aid agencies in Germany; politically and religiously independent. The organisation fights for "Zero Hunger by 2030". Since being founded in 1962, it has provided funding of EUR 4.2 billion for more than... Read More
