Job Opportunity for Somalis as a Finance Assistant at FAO

FAO is offering a job opportunity in Somalia-Mogadiscio as a Finance Assistant. Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Somalia and the direct supervision of the National Finance Officer. The incumbent will provide administrative, financial, and accounting support activities for the FAO Somalia Office Finance team and Cash Based Intervention Unit.

1. Assist in processing a wide range of payment authorizations (disbursement authorization), verifying accuracy, monitoring the payments and reconciliation of data for the day-to-day transactions and reports.
2. Support in the analysis of data from a wide variety of sources including FAO`s Cash Based Intervention (CBI); verify the accuracy of data and counter check calculations.
3. In close collaboration with the Finance Officer, assist in biometric verification of beneficiaries through Mobile Money Operators; provide regular update on verification status and answer queries, as required.
4. Ensure prompt provision of financial data to Operations unit/project staff and supervisor(s) for budget estimates and financial planning; keep detailed records for obligations.
5. Assist in processing of reimbursements to money vendors and liquidation of mobile payment invoices in full compliance with MS 702 and other laid down procedures.
6. Conduct reconciliation of the various records on amounts disbursed by the MNOs and amount received by the beneficiaries.
7. Maintain a filing system of administrative and financial documents.
8. Types a variety of material in draft or final form including correspondence, reports, meeting papers faxes, statistical tables or tabular material and proof of reads for correctness and formatting documents.
9. Perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree/technical Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business management or similar.
• Three years' of progressively responsible professional experience in finance and accounting or related area is required.
• Working knowledge of English and Somalia Languages
• National of Somalia

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills 

• Analytical ability, accuracy, and consistency 
• Experience in supporting Cash- Based interventions is an added advantage.

About FAO:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Its goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. They believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

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