Finance Coordinator

22nd October ,2025

Invitation for Application for Vacancy Reference NO: MUSA/SOM/580/Mogadishu Country

Office/October/2025 for HR#580

About the organization
Mercy-USA for Aid and Development (Mercy-USA) is a Non-Profit making organization, dedicated to alleviating human suffering and supporting individuals and their communities in their efforts to become more self-sufficient. Incorporated in the State of Michigan in 1988, Mercy-USA’s projects focus on improving health, nutrition and access to safe water and as well as promoting economic and educational growth around the world.
Mercy-USA Somalia Program has been implementing Health, Nutrition, Education and wash among other projects funded by it is HQ and Donors since 1994 in Somalia Mercy-USA Somalia program hereby invites qualified and interested applicants to submit applications for the position of Country office Finance Coordinator based in Mogadishu
NATURE AND SCOPE:
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Finance Coordinator to oversee and strengthen financial management systems, ensure compliance with donor and regulatory requirements, and support smooth program implementation for Mercy-USA. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, coordinating donor and internal financial reporting, supervising finance staff, and supporting audits.

The Finance Coordinator will play a critical role in maintaining and strengthening internal controls, building staff capacity, ensuring accountability, and providing financial leadership to the country office finance department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain accounting/internal control systems, discuss and recommend improvements to policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy of accounting data for Mercy-USA.
• Coordinate donor financial reporting and reconciling donor reports with QuickBooks reports on regular basis. Proactively liquidate donor advances and put forward fund requests for different projects to ensure smooth implementation of Mercy USA programs.

• Keep custody, understand and implement grant agreements/contracts requirements and further organize training for finance and non-finance staff on the requirements of donor agreements and ensure that such requirements are also established within the organization’s internal control systems.
• Coordinate government and government agents’ returns including tax remittances, quarterly and yearly returns where needed.
• Substantiate financial transactions by confirming availability of full and proper supporting documentations.
• Supporting and liaising with the Internal Audit unit during external audits and answering queries on financial matters.
• Ensuring the facilitation of monthly burn rates review in conjunction with the program teams
• Ensuring the reconciliations for all bank and cash accounts.
• Ensuring Interbank transfers are done accurately and reconciled on monthly basis.
• Build the capacity of the finance team by organizing relevant trainings on a continuous basis

• Build the capacity of program teams and field offices’ staff by organizing sessions of “trainings-for- non finance staff” mainly on donor requirements and on internal controls.

• Supervise Finance Officers/Assistants
• Carry out other duties as required and requested by the HOFA

JOB SPECIFICATION AND REQUIRIMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL DESIRED
Academic • Master Degree in Finance and/or Accounting
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, etc.) will be an added advantage CPA-K

Gender & Position: Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply
category: Position category is a national level position

Must be Somali Citizen

Experience • Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to run a finance department and manage teams
• Computer skills in MS Office.
• Working experience working with Quick Books or any other accounting system

Previous INGO experience
including working in complex and volatile contexts is added advantage

• Experience working as finance coordinator or at least as a senior finance officer in the humanitarian/private sector
• Experience working in Somalia
• Fluency in English and Somali, both written and verbal.

Work related skills • Aggressive and Result Oriented
• Good time management skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, counseling, and training skills
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently and to lead a team.
• Knowledge of the context in Somalia is an essential
• Ability to plan and coordinate
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work in harsh conditions Cultural sensitivity and willingness to work in challenging and unpredictable environments

Personal attributes

• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong client/stakeholders’ relation skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Trustworthy
• Team player
• Responsiveness
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High integrity

Working Conditions

• This position will be based at the Mercy-USA’s Country Office in Mogadishu Somalia
• Occasional travels to field offices and activity sites within Somalia
• Commitment to the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and accountability.

We Offer:
Contract Duration:

One year, renewable subject to performance and funding availability

Salary/benefits: According to Mercy-USA salary scale and terms and conditions
Work location: Mogadishu
Start date: From 15th November, 2025
Reporting to: Head of Finance & Administration

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications via the online submission link provided (click on the blue-colored submission form link) the following submission form link as part of the application, you are required to upload the following documents:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• National ID or Passport
• Most recent education certificate
Applications can be submitted via the online submission platform provided (submission form link) between 22 nd October 2025 and 31st October 2025. The applications will close on 31st October 2025 at 3:00 PM.
Please note:
• Email or physical submissions will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
• Early applications are encouraged, as screening may occur before the deadline
For any inquiries or clarifications, please contact us via [email protected] Mercy-USA for Aid and Development International Somalia Program’s selection process reflects our commitment to equal opportunity, regardless of gender, disability, religion, or ethnic affiliation. We are committed to safeguarding children from abuse. only Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We look forward to receiving your application.
Yours Faithfully,
Mercy-USA Recruitment Team