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Senior Finance Officer

The Pharo Foundation

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Finance

Accounting

Assosa

9 years

1 Position

2023-04-19

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2023-04-30

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Position Summary:

The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for enhancing accounting records and providing support to the Finance and Administration Unit within the Programme Office. The ideal candidate will be tasked with compliance, budgeting, reporting, and contributing to the overall financial management. For more jobs, browse geezjobs.com The Foundation is interested in hiring a competent and dedicated Senior Finance Officer who is passionate about our work and finds fulfillment in making a real impact.

Location: Assosa, BGRS

Contract Type: Fixed term contract (one-year with possibility of extension)  

Reporting to: Finance and Administration Coordinator, Assosa.

Functional Relationships: Country Office Finance team, Regional/Head-quarter Finance team

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Review payment requests, and ensure alignment with the Foundation’s policies, approved budget, tax law, and sound financial management.

  • Generate monthly transactions and ensure expenses are recorded to the correct budget codes.

  • Produce monthly detailed Budget Variance Analysis (BVA) of the programme and operating costs, obtain variance explanations from budget holders, and submit to the Country Office Finance team.

  • Review purchase documents critically, and consult the Programme Manager/Finance and Admin Manager on contentious issues.

  • Maintain strong internal control systems in financial and property management.

  • Assist the Country Office Finance team with management account report preparation.

  • Ensure internal controls are strictly adhered to.

  • Other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Job Requirements

  • BA degree with a major in accounting from a reputable university.

  • Minimum 9 years of relevant work experience.

  • Not-for-profit experience is a plus, For more jobs, browse geezjobs.com.

  • Experience in handling financial management and budget monitoring software.

  • Excellent computer skills, and ability to work on accounting software.

  • Very good planning & organizational skills.

  • Strong analytical skills and good knowledge of financial techniques.

  • Fluency in spoken and written Amharic and English. 

Personal Attributes:

  • Great attention to detail and a flexible approach to work.

  • High level of commitment and self-motivation

  • High professional and ethical standards.

  • Positive outlook and outgoing personality with solid interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

  • Structured and process-oriented, For more jobs, browse geezjobs.com.

  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

  • Motivated to learn and perform and not afraid to ask questions.

  • Willing to challenge the status quo and add value by introducing positive change.

  • Excellent communicator and comfortable working in a team environment.

  • Demonstrate the ability of strong communication skills in English verbally and in writing.

Application Requirements:

  • A detailed CV.

  • Cover letter - In your cover letter, please indicate your motivation for the role and state where you heard about this position or saw it advertised e.g. through our website, jobs board, etc

  • An essay of no more than 1000 words outlining:

    • What experience you have gained that makes you the most qualified candidate for the role?

    • What major challenges would you envisage in Finance and Accounting in Ethiopia and how would you contribute to resolving these using your experience?

  • An updated list of at least (6) referees with their name, title, current email addresses and phone numbers as follows; two supervisors, two peers, two direct reports. 

How to Apply

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Fields Of Study

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