The Finance Assistant will work in close collaboration with the Finance and Administration Officer, Programme Accountants, and Program Support and Administration officers, reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Finance and Administration Support
Ensure payment requests comply with finance procedures and guidelines as per the Finance and Budgeting Policy.
Prepare monthly batch uploads for taxi and flight expenses for review and upload to Agresso.
Ensure all digital payment documents are stamped “paid.”
Support the Head of Finance in the review of weekly bank statements for Mogadishu and ensure completion of the corresponding monthly checklist.
Assist the Finance Officer with monthly statutory returns filing.
Provide administrative and clerical support to the finance department as needed.
Undertake any other duties as directed by the Programme Finance Manager.
Support the digital processing of payments and maintain organized folders for all financial documents, including invoices, receipts, bank statements, financial reports, and contracts.
Support the Somalia Programme Support Officers (PSAOs) with monthly reviewing, cleaning up the folders for blank templates, and merging of finance documents using the assigned PDF rights.
Ensure timely and efficient retrieval of documents for financial reporting, internal and external audits, and other requirements.
Support the Finance team in maintaining an up-to-date digital payments finance folder, ensuring all payment records and supporting documents are filed, and monthly filing is completed and closed.
Maintain a monthly timesheet folder for Somalia staff and follow up to ensure all staff submit their timesheets on time.
Ensure archived finance correspondence documents are properly filed in the box folder and easily retrievable when needed.
Maintain a dedicated folder for statutory returns-related payments.
Collaborate closely with finance team members to ensure efficient document handling and filing processes.
Audit Support
Support the Head of Finance (HoF) in updating the audit tracker for the Somalia programme.
Liaise with the respective Programme Accountant to facilitate the retrieval of sample documents required for Project audits, and ensure files are categorized and indexed systematically to support efficient review and audit readiness.
Support the updating of Salesforce with final audit reports, at both project and organizational level.
Essential Requirements
Degree or higher Diploma in Finance or related field and/or CPA Section II
Working experience in Trocaire minimum over 6 months (added advantage)
Strong computer skills, including use of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
Strong organisational skills, initiative, and ability to prioritise work
Ability to perform several tasks with attention to detail
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) to team members and partners
Ability to show initiative and take responsibility
Possesses an unwavering sense of integrity
Ability to engage effectively and respectfully with a diverse group of team members and partners
Commitment to, and understanding of, Trócaire’s Mission and values
Qualities
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Cultural sensitivity and respect
Flexible and willing to work additional hours to ensure that the required results are delivered
High level of reliability, objectivity and honesty