About Samaritan's Purse

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritan’s Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.

Open Position:   2

Duration of Contract:  December 31, 2024

Job Summary

Finance officer will be responsible for the financial health of our organization by managing our financial procedures. The duties will include planning budgets, participating in audits, monitoring transactions, and preparing invoices.

To succeed in this role, the officer must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial policies, procedures, and systems. In addition to being an excellent communicator, our ideal candidate should also have outstanding analytical and time management abilities.

Key Responsibilities

·       Ensure implementation of Samaritan’s Purse accounting systems and procedures over cash  

·       Work cash forecasts with Program managers and ensure cash balance.

·       Ensure financial/accounting activity is carried out accurately and in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse field accounting policies

·       Review and ensure accuracy of financial transactions of the field office as appropriate (includes vouchers, FERs, Cash Advances, transfers, etc.)

·       Effect payments on Cash, cheque and wire transfer

·       Ensure all cash is reconciled on a daily basis, reporting any over/under to immediate supervisor or Finance Manager and investigate any over/under situations

·       Administer all cash advances to employees and partners, reconciling all receipts and cash

·       Support internal and external audit activities

·       Ensure finance documents are properly filed and maintained

·       Responsible for deducting Withholding taxes on payment declarations to ERCA thereof

·       Support banking, maintain a healthy relationship with the banks, and tax office.

·       Provide support to Base staff with regard to financial policies/practices and related areas

·       Identify areas of feasible financial and administrative improvements

·       Any other duties as may be required from time to time

Job Requirements

Education / Experience Needed

Finance officer will be responsible for the financial health of our organization by managing our financial procedures. The duties will include planning budgets, participating in audits, monitoring transactions, and preparing invoices.

To succeed in this role, the officer must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial policies, procedures, and systems. In addition to being an excellent communicator, our ideal candidate should also have outstanding analytical and time management abilities. 

Key Responsibilities

·       Ensure implementation of Samaritan’s Purse accounting systems and procedures over cash  

·       Work cash forecasts with Program managers and ensure cash balance.

·       Ensure financial/accounting activity is carried out accurately and in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse field accounting policies

·       Review and ensure accuracy of financial transactions of the field office as appropriate (includes vouchers, FERs, Cash Advances, transfers, etc.)

·       Effect payments on Cash, cheque and wire transfer

·       Ensure all cash is reconciled on a daily basis, reporting any over/under to immediate supervisor or Finance Manager and investigate any over/under situations

·       Administer all cash advances to employees and partners, reconciling all receipts and cash

·       Support internal and external audit activities

·       Ensure finance documents are properly filed and maintained

·       Responsible for deducting Withholding taxes on payment declarations to ERCA thereof

·       Support banking, maintain a healthy relationship with the banks, and tax office.

·       Provide support to Base staff with regard to financial policies/practices and related areas

·       Identify areas of feasible financial and administrative improvements

·       Any other duties as may be required from time to time

How to Apply

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised by submitting their CV/Resume (maximum of 2 pages) and application letter (one Page only) no later than November  7, 2023 to hrspe@samaritan.org. Please write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, "Finance Officer ”

Only candidates that are short-listed will be contacted.