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Finance Officer I

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Hargeisa, Somalia
Full-time

The position holder will contribute to the implementation of effective and accountable financial and asset control systems. He / She will provide technical backstopping to program teams, promoting adherence to World Vision’s Field Finance Manual for routine financial transactions. The position holder will also promote awareness of finance policies to staff members and implementing partners.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Accountability and Control Systems:

  • Review supplier invoices for completeness and coding and generate upload files for payment processing in World Vision procurement system.
  • Prepare payments for suppliers, including payment voucher preparation, check issuance and payment through electronic banking mechanisms;

Planning and reporting:

  • Maintain Daily Cash analysis and monitor local bank account balances and advise Finance Manager on balances and prepare replenishment requests as required.
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and follow up on locally recoverable items;
  • Draft periodic project financial reports and basic budgets for sector activities for proposal development;
  • Coordinate the compilation and processing of implementing partners financial documentation.
  • Provide technical support to program teams on financial documentation for program activities.
  • Responsible for capacity building of staff members on finance policies and procedures.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field of study.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3 years of experience in finance/grants or accounts management.
  • Should demonstrate good knowledge of financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls.
  • Should have good computer skills and using Excel. Past experience using SUN Systems will be an added advantage.
  • Should be self-guided, good planning skills and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
  • Should demonstrate attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, good communication skills, both verbal and written,
Job Function: 

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 29 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 1 2019
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit