About GAIN

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people. In particular, we aim to make healthier food choices more desirable, more available, and more affordable. GAIN’s mission is to advance nutrition outcomes by improving consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially the most vulnerable to malnutrition.

About the Role

The role is for six months to cover maternity leave of an existing employee. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Finance Officer will ensure that the processing and recording of financial transactions are done in timely and accurate manner. You will ensure compliance with GAIN and donor policies and procedures and collaborate intensively and effectively with all country office staff members.

You will work closely with the Head of Operations and Country Director to plan and implement financial operations systems in accordance with GAIN policies and procedures while keeping within donor requirements. This includes systems for Cash Flow management, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record keeping, grant management and compliance.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Assisting the financial management of all country projects including budgeting, forecasting, and attending project QUAD meetings

• Performing financial review of purchase requests, purchase orders, and payment requests to ensure compliance with GAIN policies and procedures and donor grants and contracts requirements

• Providing guidance, training, and consultation on compliance with GAIN policies and procedures as well as donor compliance requirements, to all staff and partners

• Supporting the Head of Operations to improve and enhance the efficiency of existing control systems and developing standard operating procedures for accounting

• Assisting with audit related requirements (timely documents retrieval, filing after audit completion, proving additional assistance as necessary)

• Supporting and guiding storekeeper/Office Assistant in record keeping of the country office assets and inventories

Job Requirements

Experience and Education

• A degree in accounting or a relevant business field.

• At least four years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping or cashiering, including experience with double entry accounting preferably in an international NGO. 

• Good English and Amharic communications skills

• Ability to cooperate effectively with colleagues and project teams

• Trustworthy, honest and ethical work attitude 

Competencies

• Familiarity with major international donor rules and non-profit accounting.

• Familiarity with computerized, double-entry accounting software.

• Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel

• Accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.

• Computer literacy with excellent` MS word, MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Tally skills.

• Familiarity with Quickbooks, Navison or similar accounting software required

• Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.

Skills

• Commitment and the ability to work without close supervision.

• Ability to work under pressure

• Proactive and Initiative • Teamwork • Result oriented

• Ability to work under pressure • Good organizational skills

• Ability to focus and pay attention to details

How to Apply

If you are interested and competent for the job, please refer to the following link for the detailed information and to apply directly on our website.

CLICK HERE