Job Description

Finance Assistant

– Internal and External Advert

Deadline for applications: 21th November, 2022

Start date: As soon as possible

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

Oxfam’s work in Somalia and Somaliland covers both humanitarian and development spheres, with most programming delivered in Hargeisa and eastern Somaliland, both directly and with partners. The humanitarian component focuses on delivery of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security (particularly cash grants) and protection, in response to persistent, intense drought that has decimated livelihoods – primarily pastoralism, and caused mass displacement. The development component focuses on women and youth empowerment, economic inclusion, influence in decision-making and access to justice, primarily through three multi-year programmes.

All our work is led by Six core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

JOB PURPOSE:

To work closely with the Senior Accountant to ensure that the country office maintains a high standard of accounting and financial control to effectively support. To ensure that the Field office based programmes payments are handled on time and correctly and cash/bank books are recorded on a daily basis, ready for upload in Pastel as per the business rules.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor Business administration or Bachelor of Commerce degree

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in accounts, with thorough knowledge of book keeping

• Working understanding of project cycle

• Manages resources and deadlines with minimum supervision.

• High level of initiative

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Shows evidence of high level of planning skills.

• Responsible, flexible and adaptable.

• Good team player and builder.

OTHER:

• Commitment to Oxfam's philosophy, aims and policies

• Self-confidence, maturity & ability to co-operate with a wide variety of people

• Ability to work on own initiative & under pressure and to meet deadlines

• Personal commitment to working as reliable, honest, & trustworthy member of a team

• Enthusiasm for good working practices and ability to analyse and improve systems

• Tact/diplomacy

• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse organisation

• Proactive and self-driven

How to apply

Please follow the links below to access the detailed Job Description and submit your application by

21th November 2022, however applications will be reviewed on rolling basis and assessments might be carried out before the Deadline, female candidates is highly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Follow the links below.

External candidates: Apply Here

Internal Candidates: Apply Here