Finance Officer

Seeking a new challenge? SRCS has a Finance Officer position open in Garowe. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 4 years of professional experience in the Finance And Accounting field. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Mar, 20. Job Description Position: Finance Officer Primary Job Family: Finance Location: Garowe, Somalia Reporting to: SRCS Finance Director Technically GRC Finance Delegate Line Manager for: N/A Purpose: Support the German red cross (GRC) country team in ensuring efficient, effective, and timely financial management and administration of GRC supported projects with the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS). Job duties and responsibilities Based on joint work planning, the Finance Officer will independently, but in frequent collaboration and coordination, perform the following duties, as agreed with the German Red Cross Finance Delegate: 1. Internal Control and Compliance: a. Work closely with SRCS and the project team to ensure compliance with SRCS-GRC and donor regulations in implementing the project activities. b. Ensure the completeness of all documentation. 2. Financial Reporting: a. Ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting of all expenditure in the GRC system. b. Prepare and confirm monthly reconciliation of working advance ledgers between SRCS and GRC. c. Ensure accurate cost allocations and reporting. Avail the monthly reports to the budget holders and GRC Finance Delegate for verification and signing. d. For annual reporting, ensure all relevant books in the system have been closed properly and on time as of 31 December and all information sent to GRC HQ. e. Generate and review the annual inventory lists, staff lists as well as time sheets for all projects. 3. Financial Management and Audit: a. Support projects managers with the BVAs and spread of operating budgets and advise project managers accordingly. b. Ensure all payments are done timely and accurately with the approval of the budget holder ascertaining all necessary supporting documentation are attached. c. Assist in maintaining and avoiding any delay in the monthly financial procedures and work with the finance team i === Skills & Qualifications === Education § Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance from a reputed institute. § ACCA qualification or working towards ACCA qualification preferred Experience § Minimum 3 years of financial management or auditing experience within the NGO sector with a focus on supporting local partners. § Experience in working with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. § Experience and knowledge of international donor financial management requirements, including DG-ECHO. § Experience in budget preparation and follow-up § Experience of working in a consortium setting. Knowledge and Skills § Knowledge of standard internal control procedures and practices. § Demonstrated experience with accounting software, including Sage. § Ability to prioritise and coordinate multiple tasks § Demonstrated capacity to produce results timely and rigorous. --- About Garowe --- Garowe is the administrative capital of the Puntland State of Somalia. The city has developed into an important center for governance, education, and humanitarian operations in northeastern Somalia. Many international organizations maintain offices in Garowe, supporting development and resilience-building programs across the region. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Maaliyadda • Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Garoowe

Education § Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance from a reputed institute. § ACCA qualification or working towards ACCA qualification preferred Experience § Minimum 3 years of financial management or auditing experience within the NGO sector with a focus on supporting local partners. § Experience in working with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. § Experience and knowledge of international donor financial management requirements, including DG-ECHO. § Experience in budget preparation and follow-up § Experience of working in a consortium setting. Knowledge and Skills § Knowledge of standard internal control procedures and practices. § Demonstrated experience with accounting software, including Sage. § Ability to prioritise and coordinate multiple tasks § Demonstrated capacity to produce results timely and rigorous.

Interested candidates should email their updated CV and cover letter in one PDF, to [email protected] Note: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Please write the position you are applying on the subject Deadline for Applications: 20th March, 2026. Apply on [email protected]