Finance Officer – Mogadishu, Somalia

Finance Officer – Mogadishu, Somalia

Position Name:	Employment Regime:	Post Category for Contracted:
Finance Officer	Seconded/Contracted	Mission Support – Management Level
Ref. number:	Location:	Availability:
SOM-9039	Mogadishu	ASAP
Department/Division/Section:	Security Clearance Level:	Open to Contributing Third States:
Mission Support Department/	EU CONFIDENTIAL	No
Finance Section
1.  Reporting Line:

The Finance Officer reports to the Head of Finance Section.

2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
   

• To assist the Head of Finance in maintaining the financial and accounting operations of the Mission;

• To develop policies for accounting and control of Mission finances in close cooperation with the Head of Finance;

• To manage the accounts, payments, treasury, financial system, claims and other financial functions;

• To follow up on the reconciliation of bank statements with payroll and accounts;

• To verify the legality and regularity of transactions prior to authorising financial transactions;

• To assist in the reporting, verifying the integrity of accounts, their accuracy and their on time delivery;

• To implement audit recommendations and ensure the effectiveness of internal control;

• To assist in identifying goods and services required for improvement/efficiency for procurement;

• To assist the Head of Finance in drafting the Mission budget;

• To liaise and coordinate on financial issues with authorities and all other relevant actors (banks etc.) under the supervision of the Head of Finance.

3. General Tasks and Responsibilities:
   

• To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;

• To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;

• To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;

• To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:
   

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent and attested police and/or military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
   

• Knowledge of accounting and general financial principles;

• Proficiency in at least one accounting software and MS software, especially Excel.

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
   

• Degree or certificate in Economics/Business Administration/Finance/Banking/Accounting or other related field;

• Member of a corps or body within EU member states public institutions having functions of this nature and/or certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant;

• International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international organisations.

7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
   

• Knowledge of an electronic Document Management System;

• Knowledge of current technologies used for Finance/Accounting like an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System;

• Familiarity with the EU financial regulations.

Deadline for Applications: Thursday 5 October 2023 at 17:00 (Brussels time)

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