Finance Officer – Kismayo, Somalia

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-cantered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

Our partners in Kenya Somalia Program include: Lutheran Churches and their related agencies, The European Commission (ECHO), the US Government (BPRM), WFP, UNICEF and UNHCR with whom we are key implementing partners

Lutheran World Federation Kenya- Somalia, Kismayu, Jubbaland state of Somalia Program is seeking to recruit a Somali National staff for the following position;

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Officer is responsible for the financial integrity of the Area Program, overseeing the budget, ensuring internal control are in place, and ensuring that accounting systems are maintained to provide the information required for planning, monitoring and reporting for Area program operations in accordance with the LWF policies and donor guidelines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Work with program staff in preparing and/or revising project budgets and verifies their accuracy and suitability to support new proposals or modifications while ensuring adequate coverage of project operations and headquarter costs.
•  Prepare and submits realistic and timely cash flow projections to the Finance Manager in consultation with the Program staff, Area and Program Manager, and notifies the Finance Manager of impending cash flow shortages.
•  Ensure that the account records for all Area program financial transactions of the projects are updated daily in line with LWF/WS financial procedures and guidelines.
•  Controls expenditures at Area program to ensure that they are made in line with donor requirements and established LWF guidelines, procedures, cash flow projections requests, and availability of funds.
•  Prepare monthly financial management and monitoring reports on project implementation and expenditure for the Area program and submits such accounting information to Head Office.
•  In Consultation with Senior Finance Officer, ensure that all balance sheet items have been reconciled, and a report shared.
•  Ensure that all outstanding advances are settled in time.
•  Liaise with banks, statutory agencies, tax authorities, and other financial institutions to ensure that financial position, legal obligations and liabilities are in good standing;
•  Participate in mid/annual projects progress presentations and write shops.
•  Ensure that the daily cash counts are carried out.
•  Maintains the cash box and valuable documents in the safe while ensuring secure custody of the safe keys and contents therein at all times.
•  Ensure that procedures for electronic data storage, backup, and security are followed in compliance with the LWF/DWS Finance Manual.
•  Maintain and enforce compliance with internal control systems for receipts and expenditures of funds and all Area program financial transactions in accordance with LWF financial policies, guidelines and procedures, reviewing them periodically and where necessary consulting the Finance Manager.
•  Ensures that any cases of fraud, deceit, scams, financial discrepancies, or errors are promptly reported and dealt with accordingly.
•  Facilitates and coordinates spot checks assist in verifications and follow-up on implementation made by the auditors in consultation with the Area Program Manager, and Finance Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

•  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, economics, Business Administration or related field
•  Certified Public Accountant or equivalent
•  5 years’ relevant experience in the finance and accounting function in a humanitarian and development organization
•  Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

COMPETENCIES

•  Financial reporting
•  Budgeting and Forecasting
•  Financial Analysis
•  A problem solving and solution orientated attitude; methodical and adaptive
•  Approachable and willingness to listen and assist all staff
•  Ability to occasionally conduct training of staff on financial matters

A person of high integrity that will model LWF/WS Kenya Somali Program core values:

•  Dignity and justice
•  Compassion and commitment
•  Respect for diversity
•  Inclusion and participation
•  Transparency and accountability

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

External

Staff

Donors, Line Ministries and Suppliers.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday September 13th, 2022

Important Note:

•  LWF participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme developed by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response, which requires LWF to conduct reference checks with prior employers including questions about employee misconduct. By proceeding with this job application, you consent to LWF requesting a Statement of Conduct from previous employers. This Statement of Conduct is requested from previous employers for all candidates for employment and provided to all employers that request it from LWF.
•  LWF is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to Child protection standards and to internal Child protection Policy. LWF World Service is signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

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