Location: Nairobi and Somalia (Puntland). The
role will also entail travel to other locationswithin Somalia and Somaliland.
About RI: Relief International (RI) is an
international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs
bridging relief and development.
Reports to: HQ Controller and Country Director
Position Summary The Finance
Manager (FM) will be responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of
all Finance and Administrative functions of the Somalia Country Program. The FM
will also have responsibility for ensuring that all financial transactions for
the Country Program are accounted for and documented accurately. He/she will be
responsible for ensuring that all RI accounting procedures are followed and
budgets are adhered to; all donor and HQ reporting requirements and deadlines
are met; cash is controlled and accounted for in a timely manner in accordance
with RI, donor and audit requirements; costs are correctly allocated to
multiple projects.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Works
closely with the Country Director and other program staff to implement,
improve and maintain administrative and financial management policies,
systems, structures, and procedures.
- Oversees
the Somalia Finance department, providing leadership to the Senior Finance
Officers and Finance Officers.
- Proactively
identifies and acts upon deficiencies and areas for improvement in the
Somalia Finance team, providing training and other capacity-building where
necessary to ensure that capacity is continuously developing.
- Overall
financial oversight of the DFID Girls’ Education Challenge program,
including coordinating with the 4 partner organizations to ensure the
ongoing smooth financial management of the program.
- Implements
and maintains systems to ensure that cash is controlled and accounted for
in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with RI, donor and audit
requirements.
- Ensures
accurate cost allocation to multiple projects.
- Responsibility
for quality assurance and quality control for internal and external reporting
in order to meet and exceed RI and donor standards. The Finance Manager
will have overall accountability for the quality, accuracy and timeliness
of all reports and output from the Somalia Finance team.
- Reviews
donor reports and provides focal point for all communication with the
donor on finance-related issues.
- Plans
and supervises work of the Somalia Finance and Admin staff including
tracking and monitoring of procurements and expenditures, maintaining an
office purchasing, inventory, and requisition system.
- Works
closely with the Somalia Country Director and Program Managers to monitor
the project budget.
- Assists
project coordinators in ensuring compliance with RI procurements and field
accounting policies and procedures, compliance with donor agreement and
audit requirements.
- Works
closely with project coordinators over the project implementation planning
and cash flow projections.
- Reviews
budget revision in close coordination with Project Managers when
necessary.
- Makes
sure that financial records and backup documentation are ready for
internal and external audits and works closely with internal and external
auditors during the audit process.
- Carries
out regular and ad hoc checks in the Finance department to ensure compliance
with donor and RI regulations and guarantee high standards at all times.
- Other
tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
This position demands a dynamic individual with a
demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced
environment.
- Bachelors
degree in accounting, business management or similar and advanced
university degree in Finance, Accounting or CPA required;
- A
minimum of 5 years experience as finance supervisor / lead position and 3
years with international non–profit agencies. US and EC government funded
grants financial and administrative management experience preferred;
- Excellent
financial and analytical skills;
- Excellent
communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on program
financial performance;
- Ability
to manage a financial/monitoring team and demonstrate leadership;
- Ability
to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
- Familiarity
with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental
requirements;
- Experience
managing consortium grants will be an asset;
- Previous
experience in Somalia is required;
- The
candidate must be detail-oriented and able to work independently;
- Thorough
knowledge of QuickBooks Pro accounting software is required;
- Fluency
in English required - ability to communicate in local languages a strong
asset.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and
qualifications
