Country: Somalia
Closing date: 02 Sep 2015
Job Description
DIALOG FORENING (DF) is a development, relief, and campaigning organization dedicated to finding lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Somalia. We believe that every human being is entitled to a life of dignity and opportunity: and we work with poor communities, youth groups, volunteers, and supporters to help this become a reality.
DF Somalia desires to hire a qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of a Project Accountant.
Location: DF main office in Gedo region of Somalia
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Provide accounting support to project staff while assuring compliance with internal control, donor regulations and budget restrictions.
- Check accounting records, financial statements/reports from the field to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Process and make payments as provided in the approved budget and ensure that proper authorization is obtained for all disbursements and proper financial documents are used.
- Maintain efficient, proper and transparent financial filing system of all documents relating to finance.
- Ensure proper documentation for monthly payment of bills, contracts and local salaries.
- Assist in preparation of monthly payroll and undertake monthly closing procedures including bank reconciliation, staff salaries and staff vouchers.
- Assist with facilitation of internal and external audit procedures required.
- Contribute towards program planning by developing budgets/providing cost estimations.
Qualifications
- Relevant diploma/Degree level qualification in Business Administration, accountancy, CPA, ACCA etc.
- Understanding of computer applications in respect to accounting, budgeting and cash control.
- As a minimum, this would include an understanding of MS Office & financial software
- A good command of both written and spoken English and/or Somali language
Experience
Essential
· At least 3 year relevant work experience
· High degree of integrity and analytical skills.
How to apply:
If you meet the above requirements, please send a CV and one page covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification to recruitment to hr@dfsom.org by 5pm on 2nd September 2015.