Details of Finance Assistant
About the institution
| Name | OXFAM |
| City | Hargeisa |
| Job Requirement | Job description ABOUT US Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the
injustice of poverty. This means that 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 21 organisations
(affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, all working together
with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development
and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. All our work is led by our core
values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and
Equality. Or About Us Do you want to fight for equality? Tackling inequality at its
roots, together with colleagues, our partner organizations and activists in more than 90 countries?
To change the systems behind it, once and for all? Oxfam Novib stands behind the people who stand up for equality.
Together, we fight for a world where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of gender,
ethnicity or skin colour. A world where everyone feels safe; where income gaps are shrinking
instead of growing, where climate change is tackled in a firmer and more honest way. Equality is the common thread throughout our activities and
projects, but also internally. We are aware that our team of colleagues can be even more diverse
and that having a diverse team is the only way to see the world from a broad
perspective. Oxfam Novib Somalia/ Somaliland is looking for a Finance Assistant Duty station: Hargeisa Somaliland Type of appointment: Fixed term Contract duration: 12 months with possibility of renewal Work schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week) Reports to: Accountant Start date: As soon as possible Deadline for applications: 3 August 2026 TEAM PURPOSE: The purpose of the Business Support Team is to provide proactive,
tailored assistance to various departments, enabling them to focus on their
core objectives. This function supports day-to-day operations streamlining workflows,
coordinating resources, and addressing specific business needs that arise. By
anticipating challenges and ensuring smooth operational processes, Business
Support enhances productivity and contributes directly to organizational
efficiency and success. Finance Team is ensuring the organization’s financial
stability, transparency, and compliance by managing all financial processes
with accuracy and integrity. This team is responsible for budgeting, financial planning,
reporting, and resource allocation to support strategic decision-making and
organizational goals. JOB PURPOSE: The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the accountant
to ensure high standards of accounting and financial control across the country
office. The role includes handling payments for field office programs, maintaining
accurate cash/bank records, and ensuring daily uploads to Pastel, in line with
business rules KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Technical, Leadership, People and Resource
management) Payments and Account Management • Assist the accountant in processing payments for program and
business units, ensuring thorough checks of invoices and supporting documents for compliance with
Oxfam’s policies. • Process cheque and cash payments, maintaining an updated log of
cheque payments and ensuring petty cash records are accurate and replenished on time. • Manage invoicing and re-charges for staff’s private expenditures
(e.g., personal use of Oxfam assets), ensuring all documentation is complete
and properly authorized before processing. • Maintain communication with banks managing field office accounts,
promptly addressing any discrepancies or routine issues. • Monitor personal accounts, including floats, welfare loans, and
rent advances, ensuring monthly statements are shared and recoveries made as needed. Compliance with Oxfam Policies and Statutory Obligations • Ensure adherence to Oxfam Novib’s core standards on ethics, safety,
and financial procedures, including compliance with updated petty cash guidelines and payroll
management practices. • Manage timely remittance of all statutory obligations, including
taxes, and oversee salary deductions for payment to relevant government bodies. Financial Systems and Pastel Use • Ensure proper use and maintenance of computerized financial
systems, specifically Pastel, for accurate financial processing and record-keeping. Accounting,
Record-Keeping, and Document Management • Collaborate with the Accountant to provide reliable support for
financial accounting, with a focus on month-end transactions, bank payments,
petty cash reconciliation, and payroll transfers. • Ensure that all transactions are accurately coded, authorized,
and promptly uploaded to cashbooks. • Update and reconcile petty cash daily, with entries uploaded to
Pastel on daily basis.. • Maintain well-organized financial records in both digital and
physical formats, ensuring all documents are appropriately stamped and filed. • Assist with document retrieval for audits and support the
preparation of monthly financial reports for review and submission to Oxfam Novib. Skills and qualifications EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL • Self-awareness • Humility • Relationship Building • Systems thinking • Mutual accountability In addition • CPA II and/or a Bachelor of accounting or Business administration • Minimum of 2 years working experience in accounts, with thorough
knowledge of bookkeeping • 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. Attachments How to apply Do you believe that this is
the job you are looking for? Then we would love to receive your application! Be aware that only applications are received before
the closing date (3 August 2026). Apply Here. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (STANDARD FOOTER) • Only applications received before the closing date 3 August 2026
and submitted via our application portal will be considered. • Only applicants shortlisted for a post will be contacted. • This job opening is posted internally and national local
candidates with highly encourage to apply female candidates. • At the time of a contract offer, it is necessary for Oxfam
Somalia to request valid references. Our candidates will be subject to appropriate screening
checks, including criminal records and terrorism, financial checks or integrity
screenings/references.
Acquisition on this vacancy is not appreciated. |
| Member Since | Jul 23,2026 |
| Last Worked | Jul 23,2026 |
| Open Job By OXFAM | 1 |
Job Requirement
Job description
ABOUT US
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the
injustice of poverty. This means that 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 21 organisations
(affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, all working together
with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development
and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. All our work is led by our core
values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and
Equality.
Or About Us
Do you want to fight for equality? Tackling inequality at its
roots, together with colleagues,
our partner organizations and activists in more than 90 countries?
To change the systems
behind it, once and for all?
Oxfam Novib stands behind the people who stand up for equality.
Together, we fight for a
world where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of gender,
ethnicity or skin colour.
A world where everyone feels safe; where income gaps are shrinking
instead of growing,
where climate change is tackled in a firmer and more honest way.
Equality is the common thread throughout our activities and
projects, but also internally.
We are aware that our team of colleagues can be even more diverse
and that having a
diverse team is the only way to see the world from a broad
perspective.
Oxfam Novib Somalia/ Somaliland is looking for a Finance Assistant
Duty station: Hargeisa Somaliland
Type of appointment: Fixed term
Contract duration: 12 months with possibility of renewal
Work schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Reports to: Accountant
Start date: As soon as possible
Deadline for applications: 3 August 2026
TEAM PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Business Support Team is to provide proactive,
tailored assistance to various departments, enabling them to focus on their
core objectives. This function supports day-to-day operations streamlining workflows,
coordinating resources, and addressing specific business needs that arise. By
anticipating challenges and ensuring smooth operational processes, Business
Support enhances productivity and contributes directly to organizational
efficiency and success. Finance Team is ensuring the organization’s financial
stability, transparency, and compliance by managing all financial processes
with accuracy and integrity.
This team is responsible for budgeting, financial planning,
reporting, and resource allocation to support strategic decision-making and
organizational goals.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the accountant
to ensure high standards of accounting and financial control across the country
office. The role includes handling payments for field office programs, maintaining
accurate cash/bank records, and ensuring daily uploads to Pastel, in line with
business rules
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Technical, Leadership, People and Resource
management)
Payments and Account Management
• Assist the accountant in processing payments for program and
business units, ensuring thorough
checks of invoices and supporting documents for compliance with
Oxfam’s policies.
• Process cheque and cash payments, maintaining an updated log of
cheque payments and ensuring
petty cash records are accurate and replenished on time.
• Manage invoicing and re-charges for staff’s private expenditures
(e.g., personal use of Oxfam assets), ensuring all documentation is complete
and properly authorized before processing.
• Maintain communication with banks managing field office accounts,
promptly addressing any
discrepancies or routine issues.
• Monitor personal accounts, including floats, welfare loans, and
rent advances, ensuring monthly
statements are shared and recoveries made as needed.
Compliance with Oxfam Policies and Statutory Obligations
• Ensure adherence to Oxfam Novib’s core standards on ethics, safety,
and financial procedures,
including compliance with updated petty cash guidelines and payroll
management practices.
• Manage timely remittance of all statutory obligations, including
taxes, and oversee salary deductions for payment to relevant government bodies.
Financial Systems and Pastel Use
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of computerized financial
systems, specifically Pastel, for
accurate financial processing and record-keeping. Accounting,
Record-Keeping, and Document Management
• Collaborate with the Accountant to provide reliable support for
financial accounting, with a focus on month-end transactions, bank payments,
petty cash reconciliation, and payroll transfers.
• Ensure that all transactions are accurately coded, authorized,
and promptly uploaded to cashbooks.
• Update and reconcile petty cash daily, with entries uploaded to
Pastel on daily basis..
• Maintain well-organized financial records in both digital and
physical formats, ensuring all documents are appropriately stamped and filed.
• Assist with document retrieval for audits and support the
preparation of monthly financial reports for
review and submission to Oxfam Novib.
Skills and qualifications
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
ESSENTIAL
• Self-awareness
• Humility
• Relationship Building
• Systems thinking
• Mutual accountability
In addition
• CPA II and/or a Bachelor of accounting or Business administration
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in accounts, with thorough
knowledge of bookkeeping
• 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.
Attachments
How to apply
Do you believe that this is
the job you are looking for? Then we would love to receive your
application! Be aware that only applications are received before
the closing date (3
August 2026). Apply Here.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (STANDARD FOOTER)
• Only applications received before the closing date 3 August 2026
and submitted via our
application portal will be considered.
• Only applicants shortlisted for a post will be contacted.
• This job opening is posted internally and national local
candidates with highly encourage to
apply female candidates.
• At the time of a contract offer, it is necessary for Oxfam
Somalia to request valid
references. Our candidates will be subject to appropriate screening
checks, including
criminal records and terrorism, financial checks or integrity
screenings/references.
Acquisition on this vacancy is not appreciated.