Programme Finance Coordinator
HALO Trust
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Somalia
Description :
Organization: HALO Trust
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 02 Jun 2017
HALO has been operating in Somaliland since 1999 and has recently expanded its operations to Southern Somalia. The role of the Programme Finance Coordinator (PFC) is to provide wide ranging support and guidance across the programmes as directed by the Programme Manager and the North Africa Regional Director.
You will coordinate with other members of the Global Finance Team to ensure that the Somalia and Somaliland Programme finance function is implementing best practice in financial governance, controls, management and reporting through performing internal audit and development of finance systems and staff skills.
You will work with the HQ Logistics Team and programme logistics officers to ensure that procurement procedures are followed and audited, and that the ordering, receipt, transfer and delivery of goods and equipment are accurately monitored.
You will provide oversight and supervision of programme Finance and Logistics functions, as well as giving general support to programme management as a member of a small international team, including:
- Assisting with the preparation and revision of programme and grant proposals and budgets
- Facilitating and coordinating statutory, internal, donor and local audits
- Obtaining knowledge of local laws, and ensuring fiscal and legal compliance
- Reviewing and providing recommendations on improvements for Finance, HR, Logistics and Stores procedures
- Reviewing current contracts and expenditure to ensure compliance with donor contracts
- Supporting the current established National Finance Team and work toward developing their capacity further
REQUIREMENTS
This role is not for the faint hearted, however it poses a unique opportunity in a unique country for the correct candidate
- Relevant experience in a similar finance role
- A formal finance qualification is desired, however equivalent experience will be considered
- Experience in the preparation of budgets and financial planning
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Attention to detail, with strong analytical ability
- Self-management, able to prioritise and plan work activities
- Ability to train and develop others
- A team player, with a flexible approach, able to work and live in close proximity to others
- Experience working in developing countries
- The role is country based and regular travel to our locations within Somalia and Somaliland will be required