Junior Finance Specialist, Kismayo, Somalia

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Internal and External

GIZ SOKO

Junior Finance Specialist

1. Responsibilities

The Finance Officer is responsible for:

• Responsible for the quality control for all the processes within the project level and supports other projects within the Finance pool.
• Ensure cash/bank/voucher management according to GIZ rules and regulations
• Signs money withdrawal forms
• Checks requests for funds before realization
• Treats information as confidential
• Other tasks as instructed by the supervisor

In this context, the Contracting Specialist fulfills the following tasks:

1. Tasks

2. Core scope of tasks

The Finance Specialist:

• Ensure that invoices submitted to Country Office/Finance department are done on a timely basis.
• Ensure projects bookings are done on a timely basis.
• Is responsible for the filing system management as per GIZ Standard
• Support FM in project administration and financial management
• Support FM analyze the vouchers and/or accounting documents for Financing Agreements, Grant Agreements, Local Subsidies, Consultancy Contracts, Construction Contracts and Appraiser Contracts before submission to CO.
• Support FM follow up on payments for the FA, GA, LS, CC’s and AC through Country Office.
• Implements and disseminates new policies, rules and regulations, etc. concerning administrative procedures.
• Contributes to the long-term administration decision.
• Make payments and suppliers in a timely manner and confirmation of services.
• Record payment using WINPACCS cashbooks (accounting software)

• Clear receivables and payables monthly bases
• Support logistic specialist during absence / on leave.

Other duties/additional tasks

• Coordinates travel arrangements for consultants with the travel Specialist.
• Assist with calculations of travel claims
• Assist with financial management of GA, FA and LS
• Manages office staff in close coordination with the SFM.
• Performs other duties & tasks at the request of management.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration or Accounting Systems

Professional experience

• 3 years of professional working experience in a similar position, GIZ experience is an advantage.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Knowledge of GIZ instruments and procedures (procurement, contracting, WINPACS, etc.)
• Good understanding of financial planning and accounting
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Computer applications (e.g. MS Office other related IT software application, phone, fax, e-mail, the internet)
• Good Work ethics
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Very good English language skills, written and oral
• Willingness to upgrade his/her skill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures to be agreed with management.

How to apply

Applications should be done online at Junior Finance Specialist – Kismayo

Deadline: by Sunday, 7th January 2024 16:00 HRS.

Kindly indicate your salary expectation range in your cover letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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