Assistant Finance Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMEntPosition Title:Assistant Finance OfficerPosition Category:Full-timeAbout Mercy CorpsMercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions.Into action ? helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.Now, and for the future.PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Hargeisa, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and financial management and compliance.The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations and Mercy Corps? internal policies and procedures.In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.[Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Assistant Finance Officer will assist in the processing and recording of payment transactions in a timely and accurate manner.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1.Maintain custody of the office cash fund and make daily payments of approved transactions2.Prepare cash payment vouchers and ensure that all cash transactions are fully and properly documented3.Review expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness, and ensure that expense reports have been fully approved before payment4.Record payment vouchers daily in the Navigator bank and cash batches5.Maintain the uncleared cash advance file and prepare the past due advance report for the Finance Manager6.Prepare checks or wire transfer requests based on fully approved documents and present to approved check-signers for review and signature.7.Prepare bank payment vouchers and ensure that all bank transactions are properly and fully documented8.Create invoices for Prosource payments9.Prepare audit sample files for easy tracking10.File all cash and bank vouchers and maintain a voucher filing system such that files are updated, complete, and safeguarded11.Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission.12.Other duties as assigned by supervisor.Do ThisSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:NoneACCOUNTABILITYREPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Senior Finance OfficerWORKS DIRECTLY WITH: All finance dept staff, Program staff, Operations staff