HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation is an independent development organization based in Switzerland and it has been operating for the last 65 years worldwide. HELVETAS is registered in Ethiopia as foreign organization with the Agency for Civil Society Organization to operate in the areas of Rural Infrastructure, Natural Resource Management, Support to CSO and Local Governments, Skill Development & Education and Emergency Response. See also. www.helvetas.org.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Conduct due diligence analysis and report regarding prospective partners.

• Ascertain capacity gap and support requirement of both existing and prospective partners.

• Regularly review compliance of implementing partners to the agreed procedures regarding financial management and reporting.

• Check and validate partners financial reports for completeness, accuracy and allowability of cost; conduct quarterly reconciliation of partners accounts and take corrective measures.

• Conduct self-assessment and risk control measures concerning project offices.

• Conduct quarterly review of procurement of goods and services made by implementing partners and provide practical measures to prevent fraud and corruption.

• Plan and follow-up implementation of recommendations made by external audit.

• Ensure the correct application of financial tools and procedures as required by the donor agencies.

• Review financial report to donors for accuracy and compliance to grant agreement.  

• Conduct critical review of procurement processes at program office before award of contract.

• Advise and support partners on financial, accounting and compliance matters. 

• Visit partners and project offices for document and compliance review and report on findings.

Job Requirements:

Qualification, Experience and Skill: 

• A minimum of BA degree in accounting. financial management or related field of study from a recognized university.

• 8 years of working experience on senior finance and compliance roles,

• Work experience in international NGO and donor agencies is advantageous.

• Possess high integrity and professionalism in the discharge of roles and responsibilities,

• Advanced skill in the use of excel and skill in working with accounting software.

• Good command of English language (written and spoken).

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to handle stress, work under pressure and deliver excellent quality reports.

• Possess excellent intercultural mediation.

• Willingness to travel extensively to project and partner offices.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their application and updated CV through HumanResources.ETH@helvetas.org, HELVETAS is an equal opportunity employer; however, women candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Please make sure you write the position title and the duty station you are applying for in the subject line.