Development Expertise Center (DEC) is a National Civil Society Organization (CSO) that aspires to see all marginalized children properly fostered. The organization has four major programs; Child Development, Gender and Life Skill Development; Skills and Entrepreneurship Development and Lobby & advocacy. DEC works in five National Regional States of Amhara, Afar, Gambela, Oromia Benishangul, and Addis Ababa City Administration. DEC would like to recruit for the following position: 

The Finance Coordinator is accountable for maintaining day to day financial, accounting in order to keep financial settlements up-to-date in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Roles and responsibilities

• Participates in budget preparations and ensures that approved  program and budget plans are formally issued to departments and projects

•  Ensures that all financial & budgetary documents are filled and maintained according to the organization’s accounting & budgetary policies and as revised.

• Makes support visits to projects and partners.

• Performs internal audits of accounts payable, payroll distribution, fixed assets, etc;

• Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures.

• Ensures timely responses to external and internal communications regarding financial issues..

• Ensures that financial and administrative reporting deadlines are respected.

• Develops annual work plan for his/her area of responsibility and works towards the achievement of those plans.

• Monitors the regular and timely preparation and submission of accounting and budgetary reports.

• Assists the Admin & Financial Manager with preparation and consolidation of the annual budget.

Job Requirements

Education & work experience

MA in Finance and Accounting

• Minimum 3 and above NGO  experience in similar position and the project should be EU /USAID /UNICEF/UN OCHA funded project . 

Additional Skills

• Advanced PC skills, particularly knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel as well as other financial software packages.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and Knowledge of government grant and contracting procedures

• Advanced skill in IPSAS and Knowledge on Peachtree

How to Apply

Submit your CV, a cover letter, educational records, work certificates via email: fc@decethiopia.org

Closing date: 28 /2/2023 

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Copies of CV + supporting documents are non-returnable.