SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

We are looking for a Location Finance Manager  who will be responsible for all financial accounting and financial management activities contributing to the achievement of SOS Children’s Villages -Ethiopia’s overall objectives. S/he is directly responsible for implementation of all financial policies and activities and the enhancement of support to staff and local partners’ capacities throughout the process

Your role....

Financial Management

• Ensures that the accounting records of the organization adhere to the organizational policies, procedures and guidelines and the governing rules and regulations of the Ethiopian government.
• Designs and uses sound internal financial control system to safeguard assets, records and documents of the organization.
• Ensures efficient and effective financial handling and processes.
• Ensures the communication of finance policies and procedures within the organization, and with other stakeholdersSupervises and checks all financial activities including payments, transfers of funds, payroll, controlling cash and other current accounts, bank reconciliation statements, liabilities for correctness & timely delivery.
• Checks that payment requests are made according to agreement and from the appropriate fundAscertains that program/project payments are made within the grant period and per approved budget line items.
• Ensures that required documentation and authorization is present to effect payment
• Prepare periodic reports of the public funded projects/ Earmarked projects.
• Ensures that all financial and accounting related files and records reflect high professional standards

Budget Preparation & Management

• Assists program staff with budgeting out activities in accordance with the work plan prepared by the project teams
• Compiles and keeps all relevant data for budget preparation and review
• Administers and controls use of approved budget. Carries out budget utilization comparison periodically as per the directives thereon. Controls expenditures against budget.

 Cash and Bank Management

• Ensures sufficient funds are available at all times to meet the project’s needs by submitting monthly cash advance requests to National office finance department.
• Ensures timely deposit of all collections
• Verifies monthly bank reconciliation statements for program location bank accounts

 Auditing

• Ensures that proper reports and documents are prepared for the auditors.
• Facilitates the auditing of accounts by internal and external auditors.
• Answers queries of external and internal auditors while doing the field audit work and during review

 Others

• Participates in coordinating monitoring visits and site support as and when deemed necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Conduct periodical monitoring visit of the finance VS physical activities of projects.
• Ensure and support for the timely securing of project implementation budget from donors including locally funded projects.

Job Requirements

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Then check out our criteria’s:

Must have:

Education

• BA Degree in Accounting

Experience:

• 6 years experience in related position 

Skills 

• Report writing skill
• Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service
• Ease of using computers with mastery on application softwares such as MS Work, MS Windows, MS Excel.
• Proficiency in English language (both in writing and speaking) and Local language
• High level of planning and organizing competency

How to Apply

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Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

"Our selection process is a reflection of our engagement and dedication to acquire talents that promote a safe and enabling environment for children and young people