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.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

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.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.  Job details

DIVISION: Finance TEAM: Finance Team LOCATION: Gambella CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term GRADE: D1 National                                                      JOB FAMILY:  Finance SALARY: As per the Oxfam benefit package HOURS: 37.5 per week

FLEXIBLE WORKING We 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 Business Support team will be accountable for ensuring that all business procedures (Finance, Human Resource, Logistics, and IT) are adhered to and implemented in a manner that is compliant with Oxfam policies, standards, and procedures.

In particular, the Finance Team will provide a professional, business focused finance, delivering proactive solutions-based approach for resolving issues and ensuring that the operational business requirements are effectively managed to deliver organizational results, and support the achievement of program outcomes

JOB Role:

The Senior Finance Officer supports the Finance Team in various accounting activities daily. This includes review of financial documents and making sure payments are supported with appropriate source documents; preparation and processing of documents for payment, review 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 TO Finance Coordinator

JOBS REPORTING TO THIS POST Finance Officer

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY No

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Processing and Accounting for financial transaction

• Review and ensure payment request are checked, authorized, and supported with auditable documentation being charged to accurate budget codes of relevant contract

• Prepare monthly payroll as per the approved payroll information submitted by HR and share to the finance coordinator for review at 20th of each month

• Prepare monthly staff salary allocation to active contracts and submit to finance coordinator for review at 25th of each month.

• Prepare bank reconciliation on monthly basis and submit to finance coordinator for review and to PM for approval

• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to OGB financial policies and procedures, donor requirements and government regulation in carrying out the day-to-day financial routine activities

• Conduct regular cash count on every Friday afternoon, surprise counts, and on the last day of a month.

• Review payment documents, settlement of travel and training advances against Oxfam travel policy and prepare journal entry  

• Reconcile and clear statutory obligations ((pension, income tax and withholding tax) on monthly basis as per Ethiopia tax and pension proclamation.

• Assist 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 needed

• Follow up the filing systems for all financial and accounting records and verify the completeness of the documentation as per the OI financial policy and government regulations

• Prepare month end pack at the end of each month and submit to finance coordinator for review

2.     Reporting and compliance

• Encode transactions into bank book, cash book and JV on daily basis and submit to finance coordinator for review

•  Support the finance coordinator in donor and government report preparation and budget development

• Ensure compliance (donor, government and OGB) on daily routine activities

•  Follow up the settlement of travel and program float/advance take necessary action on timely basis

•  Report any irregularities to finance coordinator or PM

•   Assist Finance coordinator in financial report preparation and audit facilitation

3.     Internal Control and Risk management

•    Provide ongoing financial risk analysis and recommendations of risk management strategies.

• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements

• Ensure internal control procedures exist and are followed

• Ensure that effective systems are put in place, and regularly reviewed, to allow adequate financial management and control

• Ensures maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures on Petty cash payments and floats

4.     People Management

•  Responsible for the effective performance management of finance staff reporting to the position, ensuring assessment, development, and performance management against objectives, and organizationally agreed competences

•  Accountable for implementing Oxfam’s people management policies, procedures, and standards

•  Manage and supervise the staff directly reporting to the position and ensure that any training needs are identified and met

• Support a climate of continuous professional improvement in finance

• Uphold principles of Oxfam’s gender and diversity principles in the workplace. 

•  Coaches, mentors, and appraises subordinates in accordance with Oxfam GB Performance Management System.

•  Create staff development opportunities for finance staff by extending their engagement beyond the job descriptions

• Provide relevant orientation for staff, both at start of contract and ongoing, to ensure their understanding and compliance with Oxfam GB policies, organizational strategies, and job expectations.

5.     Other

•  Provide support for program and other staff from finance perspective

•   Replace the finance coordinator in his absence

•   Perform such other like activities assigned by the finance coordinator/PM

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 apply 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 Influencing2 Mutual accountability3 Relationship Building

SKILS, Experience, Knowledge & Competencies:

Essential

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from a reputable higher education institution or part professional qualification At least 5 years relevant experience in the finance sector in a large organization 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 detail Strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts Strong organizational and personal management skills, with ability to priorities work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure Ability to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through Good personal communication skills, in written and verbal English and Amharic, with influencing and persuasive skills. Able to use different approaches to achieve followership Commitment 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 area

Desirable

Knowledge of various accounting software with special emphasis in Oxfam financial management system Proven ability to handle workloads and to work under pressure Able to work under minimum supervision Team building and problem-solving skill Experience in a NGO or INGO and in a developing country

How to Apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through:  and using Oxfam's internal /External application portal:  CLICK HERE

on or before November 29, 2023.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.