Finance Assistant

About the role

The Finance Assistant post is based with Save the Children International in Mogadishu, within the Finance team, at SCI grade 5 on a 12 month contract. The holder manages the receipt and disbursement of funds and keeps accurate financial records in support of the programme in Mogadishu. The role reports to the Area Finance Officer and carries no line management duties.

What you will do

• Maintain office petty cash and process payments as authorised and approved by budget holders, following Save the Children's financial management policy.
• Keep offline spreadsheets recording all petty cash transactions with accurate coding and up to date data validation.
• Monitor petty cash balances so sufficient funds are held, requesting top ups when needed.
• Keep a cashbook showing the daily movement of cash, including receipts and payments.
• Combine supporting documents for reviewed and processed petty cash payments, name them correctly and file them in the online Data Management System.
• Record approved payment requests in the voucher book and pass approved offline payment vouchers to the Finance Coordinator or Manager for online processing.
• Draw cheques where payments are approved and recorded, and prepare online payment lists for SS AP payments.
• Pay staff advances and per diems, follow up on outstanding floats and report long standing floats to the Finance Officer.
• Obtain supplier acknowledgements or receipts for payments above 5000 USD made through online banking.
• Support internal and external audits by retrieving requested sample documents, and keep finance files secure so a complete audit trail is maintained.

What you need

• A diploma or bachelor's degree in business administration, such as accounting, banking or finance, or in another social science.
• At least 1 year of proven work experience in a busy environment, preferably with humanitarian organisations.
• Computer skills, particularly in MS Excel, spreadsheets and MS Word.
• Cash management skills, covering handling, disbursing and recording transactions.
• A high level of integrity and the ability to work as part of a professional team.
• The ability to work under high pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment and willingness to deliver results.
• Working knowledge of the Agresso accounting package is desirable.

Experience

The notice asks for a minimum of 1 year of proven work experience within a busy working environment, with humanitarian organisations preferred. Experience of cash management and of working under high pressure to tight deadlines is also expected.

How to apply

Qualified candidates, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply through the employer's application page. The closing date is 1 November 2026.