Finance Coordinator (INT8068)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have BA/MBA in Accounting or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job from a recognized university/college?

Do you have relevant 7 years of experience in financial management, out of which 2 years should be supervisory/managerial experience preferably in INGO?

Do you have a professionally qualified finance manager, preferably with some experience in a large and/or complex organisation, and the ability to influence and support colleagues in appreciating the importance of financial standards, procedures, and controls?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role

We are looking for a Finance Coordinator who is responsible for the management of financial resources and the implementation of financial strategies, policies and procedures at the Gambella Field office level. To generate quality information and reports and perform analyses to support and guide programme decisions. To ensure financial systems run properly and in compliance with Oxfam policies, procedures and standards. To support and assist program manager with project financial management including budget development, cash forecasts, provision and interpretation of monthly budget versus actual comparison reports, financial analysis, preparation of internal and external financial reports, and facilitation of internal and external audit processes including audit closures.

What we are looking for

The Finance Coordinator  position will require to be an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies: 

• BA or MA/MBA Degree in Accounting or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job from a recognized university/college.
• Relevant 7 years of experience in financial management, out of which 2 years should be supervisory/managerial experience preferably in INGO.
• The professionally qualified finance manager, preferably with some experience in a large and/or complex organization, and the ability to influence and support colleagues in appreciating the importance of financial standards, procedures, and controls.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including high-level interpersonal and representational capabilities
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
• An understanding of gender and diversity considerations within key areas of responsibility and commitment to addressing inequalities in the workplace and the program
• A strong commitment to Oxfam’s proposes, a broad understanding of the work culture in the “development” sector and its impact on key areas of responsibility and a commitment to humanitarian principles and action
• Trustworthy, Flexibility and adaptability
• Willingness to travel at short notice, and often in difficult circumstances

We offer

This role will allow you to act as a key contributor to our work of supporting those most in need. You will also have a chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and internationally-focused environment and we offer fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply  

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through www.ethiojobs.net or using Oxfam's internal /External application portal  on or before 12 December 2021.

Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organizations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

 A thriving diverse Oxfam:

 It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organization working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today. 

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.