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Programme Accountant

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Dollow, Gedo, Somalia
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Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:

• Defend Human Rights and Promote Access to Justice;

• Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;

• Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;

• Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and

• Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice.

Our work is rooted in our values of Solidarity, Courage, Participation, Perseverance and Accountability.

The Programme Accountant plays a critical role in the financial management, compliance, and grant oversight of Trócaire’s Somalia programme. This position combines robust financial management and strategic grant support with significant partner-facing responsibilities, especially in the Gedo region.

This position is based in Gedo, duty station Dollow with regular travels to Trocaire operational districts and is open to Somali Nationals only. Please note that this is a local position, and Trócaire does not provide R&R or accommodation support for this role.

Key Responsibilities

· Financial Oversight and Grant Management

  • Provide comprehensive grant management for donor-funded projects, ensuring full compliance with Trócaire and donor requirements (e.g., Gates Foundation and conversant with FCDO, Irish Aid, ECHO, UN, and other institutional donors).
  • Monitor project budgets, expenditures, cash flows, and forecasts using Agresso (Unit4) and Salesforce, ensuring timely adjustments and reallocations as needed.
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial and donor report, including variance analyses and narrative justifications.
  • Support the development of high-quality proposal budgets in collaboration with programme and BDGM teams.
  • Coordinate Project audits, maintain the audit tracker, and support Programme teams in the implementation of corrective action.
  • Support with monthly closure of the accounts by preparing the batch uploads, reviews and posting to Agresso.
  • Support the management and reporting of Donor Assigned Funds (DAF) and short-term Institutional Funding (IF) grants.
  • Conduct monthly reconciliations of budget vs. actuals, advising management on variances and proposing timely corrective actions for underspends or overspends.
  • Support in Quarterly Country Budget reviews and provide input to the funding status report.
  • Ensure salesforce is updated on the finance side with donor reports, budgets and audits.
  • Donor grant reconciliation and close off with assistant from BDGM and HQ finance.
  • Ensure participation in grant start up meeting and provide the grant management requirements to the team.

Partner Capacity Strengthening and Oversight

· Together with the Programme team undertake grant start-up meetings, for any new grant with a Partner.

· Conduct in-depth partner financial capacity assessments and risk profiling using Trócaire’s PCAS tools and Minimum Requirements framework.

· Develop and monitor the implementation of tailored capacity building plans for partners, focused on financial reporting, procurement, internal controls, and governance systems.

· Review and validate partner financial reports, fund requests, and reconciliation statements ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with donor and organisational requirements.

· Facilitate regular compliance check-ins, mentorship, and peer learning between partners to improve financial stewardship and accountability across the partnership portfolio.

Field Support and Audit Readiness

· Lead field-level financial verifications and spot checks, working directly with partners and field finance staff to resolve identified discrepancies.

· Coordinate the preparation for internal and external audits, including drafting of audit schedules, assembling supporting documentation, and addressing queries in real time.

· Ensure all audit recommendations are tracked, assigned, and resolved promptly through implementation of management action plans in coordination with partners and internal teams.

Systems and Process Support

· Ensure timely upload of donor and partner budgets into Agresso (Unit 4) with correct cost and activity coding, including maintenance of data integrity in financial and grant systems.

· Lead the organisation and facilitation of grant lifecycle processes such as grant inception/kick-off, mid-term reviews, and grant close-out meetings, ensuring alignment with donor expectations and internal processes.

· Maintain and update grant documentation and financial records in Salesforce, supporting internal knowledge management and audit trails.

Strategic and Cross-functional Collaboration

· Contribute financial insights to strategic planning discussions, programme design sessions, and management meetings, promoting integration of finance and programme objectives.

· Support the Head of Finance with financial analysis, forecasting, and identification of financial trends to strengthen strategic decision-making and resource mobilisation.

· Liaise with Business Development, MEAL, and Programme teams to ensure proposal budgets are realistic, donor-compliant, and reflective of both operational needs and strategic ambitions.

Safeguarding

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants, and other organisational representatives. More information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies available here.

All staff are expected to uphold the dignity and rights of everyone they interact with and sign Trócaire’s safeguarding policies.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.

Requirements

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Essential Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

· CPA or ACCA qualification (minimum part III or equivalent).

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial and grant management for donor-funded programmes.

· Experience with donor regulations (e.g. Gates foundation, ECHO, FCDO, UN, Irish Aid or other institutional funds).

· Demonstrated experience in audit preparation and leading compliance reviews.

· Experience using accounting software (Agresso preferred), Excel, and Salesforce (desirable).

· Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.

· Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills.

Desirable

· Familiarity with the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.

· Familiar with Somali context and language.

· Open to Somali Nationals only

Core Competencies

· Integrity and commitment to Trócaire's values and safeguarding standards.

· Excellent planning, coordination, and team-working abilities.

· Strategic thinking with attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

· Ability to build respectful and empowering relationships with partners.

Benefits

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive salary and benefits package. This position is based in Gedo, duty station Dollow with regular travels to Trocaire operational districts and is open to Somali Nationals only. Please note that this is a local position, and Trócaire does not provide R&R or accommodation support for this role.

Closing Date: 14th October 2026.

To apply,

Please send a copy of your CV and covering letter through the link on workable: https://apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/ABD4235943

Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding people within our programmes from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. All internal applicants are reminded of their obligations in relation to these policies.

At Trócaire, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of performance and integrity in line with our organisational values. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs. Trócaire is committed to creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, recruiting and employing staff from diverse backgrounds and with diverse identities, at all levels in the organisation. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disability. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application

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