View Vacancy - Finance Officer Somalia – CSSF Somalia B3 (28/17NR)

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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:

  • 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

 

  • Minimum 2 years experience of managing multiple and diverse budgets in a project context
  • Strong financial management skills
  • Formal qualifications in accountancy or financial management are preferred
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel and the ability to present complex financial data to a senior audience
  • Fluent in English

27 July 2017
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term
36 months
Africa
Kenya
Nairobi
British High Commission
KES
220,720 gross
1 September 2017

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.

 

  • All applicants must be legally able to work in Kenya with the correct visa/status or work permit
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nairobi are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Country.
  • Spouses/registered partners of UK Based Staff are able to work within the BHC/BCG but their salary will be abated at the appropriate tax rates.
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
  • If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.
  • Please note that the British High Commission in Nairobi does not at any time require any form of payment for recruitment purposes.
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