Finance Officer At STS International Solidarity

Job Vacancy-Finance Officer – Somalia

About The Company

Serving Together Social Development International Solidarity (STS is a Non-profit (NGO) humanitarian organization which was formed in 1992. In 1999, STS expanded to Somalia and helped to establish the vocational education and secularly led organization, STS Somalia. STS International Solidarity envisages a life of freedom and dignity for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, and sex, free of violence and human rights abuses in Somalia and all over the world.

We are looking to hire a highly qualified and result oriented person to Manage the Finance operations function for STS.

Job Description

Position Title: Finance Officer

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Job Location: Mogadishu, Somalia

OVERALL PURPOSE: To Contribute to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial tasks for the organization and managing funds in such a manner as to maximize return on investment while minimizing risks, accountability to donors while also ensuring that an adequate control structure is in place for all STS projects.

Key Responsibilities

· Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the Organization, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions

· Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement

· Research, analyze and develop financial reports

· Provide insightful information and expectations to the Management team to aid in long-term and short-term decision making

· Assist the Team in overseeing the Budget Preparation Exercise

· Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual Budgets and reports

· Present financial Budgets and reports on behalf of the management team to board members, stakeholders, executives, donors and clients in formal meetings

· Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes

· Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company

· Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislations

Desired Competencies

· Ability to work unsupervised and handle pressure

· Good negotiation skills

· Good Decision Making and problem-solving skills

· Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures

· Ability to communicate effectively

· Ability to lead and to contribute to the team.

· High level of integrity and honesty

· High Emotional Intelligence and enthusiasm needed to motivate a team to performance

· Can work under minimal supervision

Educational Qualifications and Experience

· University Degree in Accounting, Finance.

· Masters Degree in the relevant field is an added advantage

· At least 3 years of progressive financial responsibility in a Leadership role

· Experience working with an NGO or UN Agency for at least 3 years