Join Action Against Hunger as a Finance Manager — this full time role is based in Somalia. The role requires a skilled individual with 4 - 5 years of experience in Finance And Accounting or a related field. Qualified candidates are urged to apply before the Jul, 11 deadline.
Position:
Finance Manager
Department:
Finance
Report to:
Finance Director
Location:
Somalia
Action Against Hunger leads
the global movement to end hunger. We
innovate solutions, advocate for change,
and reach
28
million
people
every
year
with
proven
hunger
prevention
and
treatment
programs.
As
a
nonprofit
that
works across 55 countries, our 8,990 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger,
including
climate
change,
conflict,
inequity,
and
emergencies.
We
strive
to
create
a
world
free
from
hunger, for everyone, for good.
Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti.
Job Summary
The Finance Manager ECHO Regional Program provides overall financial leadership for the ECHO-funded regional program covering Somalia, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. The role ensures effective financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, donor reporting, compliance, financial analysis, and risk management in line with donor requirements and Action Against Hunger policies. The position also oversees financial systems’ integrity within Sylogist Dynamics 365 and supports strategic decision-making through accurate financial insights.
Purpose
The purpose of the role is to ensure efficient, transparent, and compliant management of ECHO program funds by strengthening financial planning, reporting, and control systems. The position safeguards donor resources, enhances financial accountability, and supports effective program implementation through sound financial management and analysis
Engagement
The Finance Manager works closely with country finance teams in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Djibouti, program and technical teams, regional and HQ finance departments, donors (ECHO), and audit teams. The role also engages with ERP/system support teams to ensure data accuracy and system effectiveness.
Delivery
Leads regional financial management by overseeing budgeting, forecasting, donor reporting, awards management, and financial analysis. Ensures strong compliance, internal controls, and accurate financial systems management in Sylogist Dynamics 365, while supporting audits, risk management, and capacity building across Somalia, Ethiopia, and Djibouti finance teams.
Essential role responsibilities
1.Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Planning
Lead preparation, consolidation, and monitoring of program budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
Coordinate Budget Follow-Up (BFU) meetings with program and support teams.
Support proposal budget development, revisions, cost extensions, and no-cost extensions.
Monitor budget utilization, burn rates, and pipeline projections.
Ensure budget planning aligns with donor regulations and implementation plans.
Develop and maintain budget tracking tools and Country Financial Plan (CFP) updates
.
2.Financial Reporting and Analysis
Prepare accurate and timely donor financial reports for ECHO and related awards.
Ensure reconciliation between donor reports, BFUs, trial balances, and Sylogist Dynamics 365.
Review financial transactions and validate coding accuracy.
Provide monthly financial analysis and management reports.
Monitor spending trends and identify financial risks or variances
.
3.Awards Management and Donor Compliance
Support full award cycle management from proposal stage to close-out.
Ensure compliance with donor regulations, internal policies, and contractual obligations.
Review financial documentation and supporting records for donor eligibility.
Support donor audits, internal audits, and compliance reviews.
Follow up implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
4.Financial Systems and ERP Management
Support financial management through Sylogist Dynamics 365 ERP system.
Ensure correct financial coding including initiatives, sectors, locations, and awards.
Support system reconciliations and data quality improvements.
Coordinate with HQ and regional teams on system corrections and improvements.
Support extraction and analysis of financial data from Sylogist and related systems.
5.Internal Controls and Risk Management
Ensure strong internal controls and compliance across all financial processes.
Monitor bank reconciliations, accruals, advances, and balance sheet accounts.
Support review and clearance of long outstanding balances.
Identify financial risks and implement mitigation measures.
Promote fraud prevention and compliance awareness within the finance team.
6.Capacity Building and Team Support
Provide technical support and coaching to finance and non-finance staff.
Conduct training on donor compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Support country and field teams in strengthening financial management capacity.
Contribute to development of finance SOPs, tools, templates, and guidance notes.
I.
Supervisory and Budget Responsibilities
•
Provide technical supervision and support to finance staff supporting the ECHO regional program.
Review financial deliverables and ensure quality and compliance.
Support coordination between Somalia, Ethiopia, and Djibouti finance teams.
Gender Equality Commitments
Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.
Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion. race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
Value and respect in all cultures.
II.
Physical Demands
While
performing
the
duties
of
this
job,
the
employee
is
required
to
sit
for
long
periods
and
to
concentrate on
work,
including
typing,
and
turn
out
heavy
volumes
of
work
accurately,
within
short
time
frames
under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with interruptions.
To
travel
to
the
field,
the
employee
must
attest
to
a
level
of
physical
fitness
capable
of
enduring
physically difficult,
highly
stressful
situations
which
may
include
the
necessity
to
walk
long
distances,
to
eat
a
limited diet and/or to reside in potentially uncomfortable housing or tents.
The
physical
demands
described here are representative
of
those
that must
be met by
an employee
to successfully
perform
the
essential
functions
of
this
job.
Reasonable
accommodation
may
be
made
to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
III.
Working Conditions, Travel and Environment
The duties of the job require regular attendance at least five days per week and occasional travel within
Somalia and to Ethiopia and Djibouti if required
About Somalia
Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Maaliyadda • Shaqo Buuxda