ROLE PURPOSE

The position holder will be responsible to support ECCE project in ensuring effective financial management and donor reporting consolidation. This would be demonstrated in undertaking responsibilities which includes: supporting the Finance Officers and Coordinators at CO and PAs in all financial matters, reporting of grant related funds to management, ensuring all financial aspects of grants are implemented as per grant agreement documents, and maintaining high standards of quality and integrity regarding financial data.

Accountabilities and Main Work Activities

Reporting

• Responsible to produce monthly Budget Vs Expenditure report to internal management per donor currency for ECCE project,

• Prepare periodic donor report using the donor template as required for the assigned grant,

• Ensure cost recovery charged for the ECCE project periodically,

• The position holder is responsible to monitor the budget utilization as per the agreement and spending plan, and give timely advice to the programme team about the budget status,

Budgeting

• Review the Program Outline (PO) on SAP to ensure approved budget on the excel sheet Vs uploaded on the system read same,

• Upload the assigned budget on SAP system and mapping of the budget the funded program which is prepared by BDD with Work Breakdown Structure-WBS.

• Support programme team in annual budget preparation to ensure the budget is accurate, reasonably incorporate all costs, like apportioned cost, 

Grant Closure & Auditing

• Facilitate donor audit for each assigned grant per donor requirement including the TOR preparation and review.

• Before the grant closed, confirm all the outstanding payment, outstanding Advance, partner advance, NR- (Not related to grant) per the assigned grant were cleared before the grant is closed.

• Support annual audit and Maintenance of Audit report

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

• Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;

• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.

• Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ Experience Essential:

• Minimum of BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent

• At least 5+ Years of relevant experience out of which 3 years on a senior level experience (not necessarily gained in an NGO or INGO) or demonstrated equivalent combination.

• Having the experience in different donor agency compliance requirement.

• Advanced EXCEL knowledge and different accounting software’s.

Qualifications/ Experience Desirable:

Languages Required:

• Fluency in English language is essential

• In addition to Amharic, Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is September 02, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

For external applicants:

CLICK HERE

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

Please note that: 

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.

• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

• Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

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.

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