Main Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Finance and Administration Manger, the Senior Finance Officer shall carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in budget preparation and management activities.
• Develop financial policies to ensure operational efficiency.
• Conduct periodic financial analysis to identify and resolve issues, gaps or variances.
• Manage cash controls as well as maintain book keeping up-to-date.
• Ensure maintenance of the general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Ensure all expenses are within assigned project budget.
• Oversee the preparation of all financial statements, invoices, proposals, etc as required.
• Ensure account receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely.
• Ensure that financial transactions are properly updated and recorded.
• Manage the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, expense reports, etc.
• Ensure data integrity in all financial reporting.
• Update financial records with recent transactions and changes.
• Perform finance analysis, reporting and management tasks.
• Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues.
• Review financial paperwork and procedures and make appropriate changes.
• To carry out other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by Finance and Administration Manager may assign to perform other related duties.

Job Requirement

• MA Degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of four years of progressive financial management experience
• Professional qualification in accountancy such as ACCA or Certified Public Accountant;
• Minimum three years of experience in NGO specially in managing international donors’ funds;
• Demonstrated experience and skills with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
• Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel,
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• Previous knowledge of ACCPAC SAGE will be an advantage.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

How to Apply

All interested applicants can submit their CV in person to PDC’s office located in Yeka Sub City, Woreda13/14, House no. 1014, Addis Ababa Haya Hulet Area, Golagule square on the way to Denberwa Women and Children’s Hospital before ten working days from day of official announcement.