View Vacancy - Finance Officer Somalia – CSSF Somalia B3 (36/17NR) (Internal) (Temp)

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CSSF (Conflict, Stability and Security Fund)

Main purpose of job:

The Somalia Conflict, Security and Stability Fund (CSSF) is a £43.4 million cross-government programme designed to tackle the drivers of instability and deliver the UK Strategy in Somalia. This is an important and high-profile role supporting the entire Somalia programme. The projects are high-risk and complex and the delivery environment is challenging. However, the work is critical to sustaining improvements in Somalia for all Somalis and the UK.

The job holder will be responsible for delivering accurate forecasting, robust financial management at project level, and improving financial management processes across a large and complex conflict prevention programme. They should develop an excellent understanding of HMG financial processes and combine this with their own knowledge and experience to review and improve financial management systems in place across the programme. They will work very closely with programme managers to assess and maintain value for money and quality of financial reporting from implementing partners. They will report to a diverse range of stakeholders on all financial matters, making recommendations based on accurate forecasting of spend.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

  • Assist the Programme Managers in updating budget forecasts and align variances on Hyperion
  • Produce financial reports from Hyperion/ OBIEE & other HMG departments reporting systems, and assist programme managers understand the variances
  • Produce monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reporting of project and programme finances required by   stake holders
  • Maintain records of what has been reported, to whom and ensure our reporting is consistent
  • Develop and maintain mechanisms to monitor spend vs. forecast, regularly reviewing spends, looking at value for money (VFM) and challenging where necessary.
  • Responsible for documenting, improving, and maintaining highest standard financial management processes across the CSSF Somalia Programme
  • Provide scrutiny and analysis of financial submissions from project partners
  • Co-ordinate occasional audit/ spot checks on implementing partners financial submissions
  • Offer cover on regional finances where necessary when the Finance Manager is absent

 Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

No staff. Supporting management of 43.3m Somalia CSSF budget

 

 

 

  • Previous experience of managing multiple and diverse budgets in a project context
  • Strong financial management skills
  • Formal qualifications in accountancy or financial management are preferred
  • Previous experience of managing accounts using MS Excel and the ability to present financial data to a senior audience
  • Fluent in English
10 October 2017
Executive Officer (EO)
Temporary
Africa
Kenya
Nairobi
British High Commission
KES
220,720 gross
1 November 2017

Learning and Development Opportunities:

Opportunities for learning and development in this role include project and programme management qualifications, opportunity to understand work in a fragile environment, along with SAFE+ training.

Any Other Information:

This is a 3 month temporary position

This is an INTERNAL CAMPAIGN

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2. Pay the fees for the permit
3. Make arrangements to relocate
4. Meet the costs to relocation


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