Senior Accountant
Are you a Somali speaking Accountant?
Do you want to make a difference in Somalia?
Are you committed to honesty and integrity?
If you answered yes to all three questions and want to join a dynamic team working on stabilization initiatives in Somalia please read on.
The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex
crisis that has evolved in Somalia and the self-declared Republic of Somaliland.
The overall program goal is
to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to
strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials.
TIS implements quick impact
activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.
The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Senior
Accountant.
- As our
Senior Accountant, you will manage all transactions related to the DAI TIS
project.
- You will
ensure that the outlined financial policies and procedures are implemented
and followed in the
assigned area. - The
Senior Accountant is responsible for providing complete and accurate field
reports to
the Home Office for all field offices financial activities. - You will provide
support in other finance areas as
necessary and maintain a positive working relationship with the DAI Home Office staff.
Qualifications and skills sought
- University
degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Financial Management or other
appropriate field.
- CPA
qualification required.
- Five years’
experience in financial accounting or bookkeeping.
- Experience
working using Oracle as a financial management system preferred.
- Previous
auditing experience highly sought.
- Previous
experience working in Somalia or on Somalia programs highly sought.
- Knowledge of
Somali and Kenyan tax laws.
- USAID
experience a plus. In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform
assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under
unpredictable conditions.
- Demonstrated
expertise working on a Somalia program preferred.
- Ability to
audit financial documentation.
- Ability to
prepare financial reports.
- Knowledge of
accounting software.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and an ability to manage a diverse range of
professional relationships essential.
- Ability to
travel to Somalia.
Do you have the above qualifications and skills? Please
send
- a CV
- current
position and salary history and
- three
professional references
to TIS@dai.com.
Closing date: Wednesday, June 27, 2012.
Please note only short
listed candidates will be contacted.
