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Welthungerhilfe
Finance
Accounting
Addis Ababa
5 years
1 Position
2024-02-02
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2024-02-18
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
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Job Description
Country: Ethiopia
Organization: Welthungerhilfe
Closing date: 18 Feb 2024
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of two years. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
As Head of Finance you will implement existing financial management standards in the programmes efficiently and promptly, thereby making a significant contribution towards the success of programme work. You will ensure that financial administrative processes in the Country Office are auditable and run efficiently. This will be realized through appropriate organizational measures in the Country Office, with the projects/partner organizations, and through carrying out financial administrative controls.
Your responsibilities
Ensuring that the financial and administrative processes of the projects are aligned with Welthungerhilfe’s financial and administrative policies and procedures, as well as donor contractual agreements
Managing and developing the finance team in country
Budget planning of the Country Office and preparation of the cost and financing plan, as well as supporting the Country Director in monitoring the budget
Coordinating Country Office statements on audit and accounting reports, and checking implementation of appropriate recommendations and requirements
Ensuring that donor reports are accurate, and submitted timely, and that all donor queries are responded to
Controlling and supervising liquidity planning of the projects and internal fund requests
Instructing and supporting partner organizations in matters relating to financial management and enhance their capacity to fulfill their contractual obligations to Welthungerhilfe
Reviewing contracts for quality and compliance
Supporting Heads of Project in preparation of donor fund requests, project extension requests and reports
Supporting all financial administrative matters with current and potential co-financiers on location, including maintaining contacts and examining financing modalities with regard to ongoing and planned individual projects
Your profile
A College or University Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Auditing or related discipline
ACCA or CPA membership will be an added advantage
More than 5 years working experience in managing finance processes in a leadership role
Experience working with donors, preferably EU, UN, GIZ, SDC, BMZ, GFFO
Experience managing change processes
Proven skills in finance reporting, audit preparations, budgeting, management, and organizational skills are required
Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe's programme countries
Excellent spoken and written English
Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under "Our benefits".
Please send your application via THIS LINK February 18, 2024. Your contact person is Ina Stepka. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.
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Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration
Accounting & Finance
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