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About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.OUR WORK IN ETHIOPIA

Since the early 1970s, we have been working to address the underlying causes of poverty and marginalization by focusing on developing sustainable livelihoods, providing water and sanitation, agriculture, climate research, gender, and humanitarian issues.    

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.DIVISION: OperationsTEAM: Finance TeamLOCATION: Jarar( Dagahbur)CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term GRADE: D2National                                                JOB FAMILY:  FinanceSALARY: As per the Oxfam benefit packageHOURS: 37.5 per weekFLEXIBLE WORKINGWe believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage.TEAM PURPOSE:The Finance Officer will support the implementation of the programme by working directly with Oxfam’s and partners’ staff on the financial needs of the programme to ensure people affected by the crisis get timely, sufficient, and appropriate humanitarian assistance.  Together with the Finance team, the Finance Officer will be accountable for ensuring that all financial procedures are adhered to and implemented in a manner that is compliant with Oxfam policies, standards and procedures.   
JOB PURPOSE:Oxfam in Ethiopia is currently responding to a humanitarian need in the Somali region and the Finance Officer provides financial and grant management on a daily basis. This includes a review of financial documents and making sure payments are supported with appropriate source documents; preparation and processing of documents for payment, reviewing and coding of financial information and Journal entries as appropriate; assisting in data entry into the system, and maintenance of appropriate finance documentation after verifying all source documents for proper approval.POST HOLDER REPORTS TOJarar Area ManagerJOBS REPORTING TO THIS POSTNoneBUDGET RESPONSIBILITYNoKEY RESPONSIBILITIES1.    Financial Systems and Procedures Implementation     Ensure that all expenses are properly authorized and documented before payment through checking correct budget codes (in liaison with Donor Accountant) and seeking prior approvalEnsure that all payments are prepared on time and in accordance with all financial guidelines and approval procedure including processing check payments to supplier and staff on a timely basisPetty cash monitoring and process replenishment up on receiving valid financial documentsReview settlement of travel and training advances against Oxfam travel policy and prepare journal entry  Ensure data entry into (financial management) system is done timely and accuratelyUpload weekly labour hour upload into the system and also prepare monthly payroll ensuring timesheets are completedPrepare of month end pack including balance sheet analysis, bank reconciliation and fixed asset scheduleFile monthly income tax, withholding tax and staff pension return to appropriate government officeAssist in Oxfam internal and external year end Audit schedules and provide all documents required by the auditor during the audit as well as answering some audit queries as neededMaintain filing systems for all financial and accounting records and verify the completeness of the documentation as per the OI financial policy and government regulationsEnsure all financial and local government regulations are adhered to the desired standards 2.     Other responsibilities related with the Finance TeamAssist Finance team in reviewing and revising /developing of financial policies and proceduresAssist Finance team in financial statement preparation and audit facilitationPerform such other duties as assigned by the Head of Finance and Systems.

Job Requirements

• Person specification

  Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam GB needs to be able to:

  Live our values of INCLUSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, SOLIDARITY, COURAGE AND EQUALITY

  Our Values

  • Equality: We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities.

  • Empowerment: We acknowledge and seek to expand people’s agency over their lives and the decisions that impact them.

  • Solidarity: We join hands, support, and collaborate across boundaries in working towards a just and sustainable world.

  • Inclusiveness: We embrace diversity and difference and value the perspectives and contributions of all people and communities in their fight against poverty and injustice.

  • Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and inaction and hold ourselves accountable to the people we work with and for.

  • Courage: We speak truth to power and act with conviction on the justice of our causes.

  Ensure you commit to our THREE ORGANISATIONAL ATTRIBUTES:1. Be committed to equal opportunities: demonstrating sensitivity to cultural differences and gender equality.2. Be willing to learn and apply gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity and inclusion across all aspects of your work. 3. Be committed to undertaking Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible.

  Ensure you actively ADOPT OXFAM’S FEMINIST LEADERSHIP APPROACH and applying the principles and twelve practices in your work. Read more about this here:For this role, we have selected two of the most relevant feminist Leadership practices for this role (which you can read more about here.1 Self-Awareness2 Mutual accountability3 Strategic Thinking and Judgment

  Skill, Experience, Knowledge & CompetenciesEssential  Bachelor (BA) or Degree from a recognised university/collage in Accounting, Finance or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job.Relevant finance experience of 3-5 years for BA holders or 5-8 years for Diploma holders, preferably in a international NGO, out of which 2 years should be supervisory/managerial experience.Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.  High-level of acquaintance comfort with internet-based research and electronic communications.Results oriented with accuracy and strong attention to detailStrong interpersonal skills, sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contextsStrong organisational and personal management skills, with ability to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-throughAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressureAbility to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-throughGood personal communication skills, in written and verbal English and Amharic, with influencing and persuasive skills. Able to use different approaches to achieve followershipCommitment to Oxfam’s equal opportunity and gender policies. Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into finance. Flexibility in terms of travel and working hours.Willingness to travel including medium/high risk areasDesiredComplete Professional Qualification in ACCA, and CIMA.Knowledge of various accounting software with special emphasis in Oxfam financial management system

How to Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile using Oxfam's internal /External application portal: CLICK THIS LINK  or CLICK HERE