Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.  

In Ethiopia, Plan has more than 25 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIE mainly operates in seven geographical areas; Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR, Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, and Addis Ababa City Administration on different projects funded by different donors including sponsorship. 

Plan International Ethiopia's main purpose is to seek Gender Justice for Girls, Adolescent Girls, and Young Women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls, adolescent girls, and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIE will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly 2.1 million Girls, Adolescent Girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2020-2024 and to reach an additional 6.3 million beneficiaries through its interventions.

The position holder will be responsible to support the country office in consolidating the annual organizational budget and produce different periodic management report for decision making. In addition, ensuring the appropriate allocation of the organization cost recovery.

MANAGEMENT SCOPE, REPORTING LINES, KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Head of Finance  

Direct reports: None  

Key relationships 

Internal: The job holder has a close working relationship internally with the following departments and/or functions: 

The job holder has a close working relationship internally with: 

• Programme managers and Individual budget holders Related to budget issues
• Finance team
• Business Development unit
• External: The job holder has a close working relationship externally with the following departments and/or functions
• No frequent external contact is required but in some cases it requires contact with global and regional finance. 

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

• Contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction with children

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• The position is typical office environment 

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Budget Management (40%)

• Lead the annual budgeting and follow up the utilization 
• Consolidate and compile annual budget preparation and submit the organization’s budget to Head of finance for review.
• Lead the periodic budget reforecasting 
• Consolidating of the periodic budget reforecasting.
• Identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each month. 
• Suggest spending improvements that increase organization’s budget utilization. 
• Review the organizations budget for compliance with legal regulations
• Ensure all project budget and sponsorship uploaded in to SAP and review regularly 
• Update monthly budget and Latest Estimate of budget for use internally and at semi-annual performance reviews

Financial Reporting and Analysis (40%)

• Analyse financial information (e.g. Funds, expenditures and cash management) to ensure all operations are within budget
• Prepare monthly expenditure reports and discuss as necessary with the departments or budget holders
• Review the Global management report and give feedback to country head of finance.
• Ensure the global management report Vs the country management report read same. Compile variance analysis report and commentary there to on a monthly basis 
• Prepare ad- hock reports to assist with management decisions as and when required
• Provide inputs for costing of projects or programmes
• Make annual review of programme costings

Country Finance Corporate Systems (SAP, BPC and BI Finance system specialist.) (15%) 

• Conduct financial analysis using SAP or any relevant country finance corporate systems 
• Maintain an up-to-date accurate accounting system, including computer data entry and paper file system

Internal Financial Controls (5%)

• Support the finance department to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Support the preparation of donor financial reports in respect to accounting, legal and contractual requirements
• Support the completion of country internal control audits and initiates actions necessary to correct internal control weaknesses.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor  

Job Requirements

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• Minimum of BA degree in Accounting, Finance.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience, out of which at least 3 years at managerial/ Senior level. 
• Directly relevant professional experience (e.g. finance, accounting, grants management)
• Demonstrated understanding to Government of Ethiopia labor, tax and financial reporting requirements;
• Skilled in analyzing data;
• Advanced EXCEL knowledge and different accounting software’s. 
• Good communication skill 
• Fluency in English language is essential
• Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable 

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in 17 October 2021. Qualified candidates should submit the application using the link provided below: click here

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.  

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org  

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.