Job Title:
Finance Support Officer
Reports to:
Finance Officer
Terms:
Full time
Salary:
GB3 Level 1
Requirements:
NA
About Concern:
Established in 1968, Concern is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organisation, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Concern’s vision, our mission and our work are all defined by one goal – ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. Concern strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression.
Our culture is values driven and we believe that our people are central to all that we do and are key to delivering on our goal of reaching the farthest behind First. We are committed to ensuring a workplace where everybody feels valued and is enabled to succeed in their work and contribute to delivering on our mission.
Role Purpose:
As Finance assistant ensure supporting documents are checked for completeness, adequate authorization and coding prior to the issuing of the payment. All payments are recorded in the cashbooks and supporting paperwork is filed on a daily basis following Concern procedures as well as scanning all the finance documents and saving them in the shared folder.
The performance of this role will require flexibility as the exact duties will vary depending on a number of factors in Somalia. Additionally, excellent time management skills will be required to cope with the disparate duties.
Responsibilities:
Effectively handle the day-to-day Mogadishu Office financial transactions which include receiving cash, making payments, and recording transactions in the Excel cashbooks daily.
Ensure that cash is securely managed at the Mogadishu Office and cash handling procedures adhere to Concern guidelines.
Make payments at the Mogadishu Office by presenting cash requirements to the Finance Officer to meet due programme expenditure.
Review and ensure that all expenditures are adequately approved, properly coded and supporting documentation adhere to Concern and donor requirements.
Maintain float records and ensure that they are properly accounted for upon their expiration.
Maintain accurate cash books and ensure they are submitted to the Finance Officer on the 2nd of the following month for review.
Carry out weekly cash counts and ensure that the finance officer signs off the cash count sheet after verification.
Carry out physical inventory count of the Mogadishu Office on a quarterly basis and provide fixed asset information to the Finance Manager.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records all the time.
Responsible for the scanning of all finance documentation and save in the shared folder. Undertake other appropriate tasks as requested by the finance officer.
EXPECTED VALUES
All staff are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values, including our workplace equality,
diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding values.
All staff are required to participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when required.
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and
fast-paced environment.
Minimum Education: Prefer a Bachelor Degree in Accounting.
Must have at least two (2) years’ experience at Finance level in NGO or non-profit organizations and familiarity
with international donor agencies and Governments grants administration. Familiarity with accounting software.
Strong verbal and written communication (*Must be fluent in English).
Competencies:
Managing self
Communicating and working with others
Delivering Results
Planning and Decision Making
We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.
If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter. We will respond to every applicant. Please be aware we may offer positions before the closing date.
If you have any concerns about our recruitment process and need particular assistance - for example, if you have a disability e.g. a hearing impairment - please let us know and we will do our best to respond to your needs.
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should submit their applications (cover letter and updated CVs) by email to som.vacancies@concern.net with the subject line “Application for Finance Support Officer” by Monday 30th September 2024.
ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the written test and interview. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Important information:
Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct with three Associated Policies: The Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy accessible here. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organizations, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in their work, in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate
offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Consequently, working or volunteering with Concern may be subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.
During this job application, you will provide Concern with your personal data. Concern takes its responsibilities towards this personal data very seriously and is committed to complying with all relevant data protection legislation.
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