Finance Officer

arche noVa has announced a full time opening for the role of Finance Officer in Somalia. This Finance And Accounting sector position calls for a professional with 4 - 5 years of demonstrated expertise. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Mar, 22. arche noVa (AN) is a German NGO founded in 1992, working in humanitarian aid, development, and emergencycontexts in 16 countries all over the world.AN expertise is in WASH sector, livelihood and DRR with a wide range of activities to support local communities:construction and rehabilitation of sustainable water structures, installation of filtering systems to improve waterquality, hygiene promotion, latrine construction/rehabilitation, promotion of alternative livelihoods and climate-smartagriculture, capacity building of target communities and Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction initiativesamong others.Since 2012, arche noVa has consolidated its presence in the Eastern African region through a Coordination Officewhich supports activities in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somaliland and Sudan.arche noVa Somalia is looking for an experienced Finance Officer to be based in Mogadishu with field visits inSomalia and Nairobi to support the Finance Management of arche noVa Somalia Office . Objective 1: Accounts• Checks, counts and receives payment made to the Office and provides official receipt thereon.• For payments to be executed, prepares payment vouchers for approval of Country Lead.• Effects payment of bills such as Utilities, etc. upon approval of the same by Country lead.• Compiles and submits daily receipts and payments to country lead with necessary supporting documents.• Performs other similar duties as assigned by Country lead.• Ensures the monthly closing and cash follow status report is produced on time in and hard copies tosubmitted to the regional office;• Maintains proper filing systems of financial documents.• Checks expenditures against budgets, preparation of monthly expenditure statement and properly filing offinancial documents;• Ensures that accounting records are kept updated, are reliable and are maintained according to arche noVaJOB DESCRIPTIONDate JD last updated: 4th March 2026Date position opened:POSITION DETAILSTitle Finance OfficerC === Skills & Qualifications === QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ Accounts or equivalent qualification in a recognized institution.• At least 4 years’ working experience, with at least 3 years’ professional experience in a similar position.• Experience in working in local environment/Somali region NGOs.• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA or equivalent) required. Membership in a recognizedprofessional accounting body is an added advantage)SKILLS & EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL• Previous experience with INGOs and the humanitarian sector.• Trustworthiness• Strong experience in German donor requirements, expectations and reporting skills• Excellent in English (written & oral)• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations• Flexibility, ability to work under stress and capacity to meet tight deadlines.PREFERRED• Results-oriented personality.• Conflict resolution and problem-solving capacities• Ability to work under high level of pressure• High level of flexibility• --- 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

QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ Accounts or equivalent qualification in a recognized institution.• At least 4 years’ working experience, with at least 3 years’ professional experience in a similar position.• Experience in working in local environment/Somali region NGOs.• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA or equivalent) required. Membership in a recognizedprofessional accounting body is an added advantage)SKILLS & EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL• Previous experience with INGOs and the humanitarian sector.• Trustworthiness• Strong experience in German donor requirements, expectations and reporting skills• Excellent in English (written & oral)• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations• Flexibility, ability to work under stress and capacity to meet tight deadlines.PREFERRED• Results-oriented personality.• Conflict resolution and problem-solving capacities• Ability to work under high level of pressure• High level of flexibility• Knowledge of the Somali language will be a value added

Attention:Contract duration: 1st April 2026 to 28th February 2027arche noVa is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunitiesin employment.• This is a local position in Mogadishu, Somalia.• salary grid position of Officer (grade 1) USD 1,250 gross• Deadline for application: 22/03/2026 at 5 :00 pm East African Time• Applications will only be processed if they are in English.• Applicants must submit only one file containing ONLY their cover letter and CV to: [email protected]: Finance Officer-Mogadishu, Somalia.Further information: www.arche-nova.org Apply on [email protected]