The Consultant Finance Manager will be expected to work under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Director. She/He is responsible for establishing, supervising, managing and monitoring overall JSI DUP financial systems for the period mentioned on the contract. He/She will work in close coordination with the Finance Director, Finance Officer, and the Operation team in maintaining the accounting system, internal controls and financial management. He/She also works closely with the technical team by supporting and making sure that all the JSI policy and procedures are maintained.

 The specific activities they are expected would be:

• Following the monthly cash flow status of the project, prepare cash flow requests as per JSI requirement once or twice per month according to the project need.

• Prepare monthly budget tracking using the QB data

• Will be responsible to prepare monthly payroll for staff according to the standard of JSI policies and time schedule.

• In collaboration with the Finance Officer prepares monthly submissions of Quick book and uploads the soft copy into field Link and sends the copy to the Home office. Follow any feedback from the home office and field link  about quick books and address them properly and on time.

• In collaboration with the Finance officer and check all payments and other related transactions accuracy, completeness and have full supporting documentations.

• In collaboration with the Operation team check and ensure the procurement of equipment, Material & supplies is in accordance with JSI policies and procedures and Operation manual and the completeness of documentation.

• Collaborating with Technical team he/she will make frequent contact about trainings/workshop to make sure they are severed as expected

• Supervise and closely monitor FO on the status and reconciliation of travel and workshop advances

Job Requirements

• Degree or above in Accounting and Finance, commerce or related field.

• More than four years of progressive work experience in the area especially in payroll administration and management.

• Demonstrated understanding and experience with INGO environment.

• Able to work independently under a minimal supervision

• Skilled in organizing, tracking, and monitoring resources and establishing priorities.

• Ability to gather data, compile and synthesize information, and prepares reports.

• Strong skills in Quick book, Word processing and Excel.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information

• Fluency in English and Amharic is required.

How to Apply

• Qualified individuals interested in this position can send their documents to the following email: dupjobs@et.jsi.com   

• Applications should be sent via email with the subject line: " Consultant Finance Manager (Name of Applicant)"

• All application documents should be combined into one PDF file, the cover letter being the first page followed by the CV (resume) and other documents if any.

• Please provide us three names with their contact addresses as references.

• Send only one attachment with the file name format: “your full names_ Consultant Finance Manager.pdf”

• Applications not conforming to the above directions will NOT be considered

• No phone calls please and only short listed applicants will be contacted.

• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply as JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

This vacancy is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia; interested and qualified applicants that are currently working for DUP or worked for DUP previously are encouraged to apply.

N.B JSI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.