With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Major Responsibility

• Prepare complete, accurate and timely AP financial/grant reports and submit to the AP Supervisor, other internal and external stakeholders as per WVE financial manual

• Ensure proper approval for all payment requests in accordance with WVE authorization limit

• Handles all bank matters including bank signatories,  bank reconciliation and  bank deposits

• Ensure AP projects financial data processing and keep all accounts are current and up-to-date

• Review payroll preparation for AP level hired staff and casual workers and effect timely payment

• Review business & travel advance requests & ensure timely settlement

• Involve in budget preparation, cash flow analysis, budget management and control in collaboration with program staff.

• Coordinate the pre-audit preparation for the AP internal, local external and Global Centre (GC) audit and ensure implementation of audit recommendations

• Engage in maintaining monthly and annual fixed asset inventory register of the AP and ensure timely submission to RO.

• Handle cash request and management to ensure APs month end cash balance according to the APs target low (i.e.,1.12 of the AP’s annual budget) and request fuel coupon as per the need

• Engage in and ensure that appropriate tools like Coaching for Performance (CFP) and mentoring, etc are practiced within the department to enhance smooth staff relations and accountability;

• Review and submit insurance data related to vehicle, motor cycle to RO and annual insurance survey data to National Office for timely annual insurance renewal

• Follow-up and ensure purchased items of the project at HO and RO are collected as per the requested date of delivery

• Advice the AP manager on Financial and Administrative Issues.

Job Requirement

Required Education,training, license,registration, and certification

• BA Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance

Required Professional Experience

• 4 years in relevant field and NGOs experience is preferred

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent computer skills in Excel & Sun-systems software

• Good understanding of transformational development

• At least five  years’ work experience in NGO environment or development related field

• Understanding of World Vision’s development programs;

• Good presentation, communication, networking and partnering skills;

• Highly skilled in data analysis using computer packages like Epi-info, SPSS, MS-Word, MS-Access, MS-Excel;

• Participatory Program and Project Designing, Monitoring and Evaluation Experience;

• A strong aptitude for organisational change, innovation, learning, team building;

• Be empowerment focused as opposed to service delivery.

• Able to engage religious leaders of all faiths by mobilising them to promote holistic development.

• Experience in working with donor funds, sponsorship operations and grants funding.

• Working knowledge of disaster management, emergency preparedness, monitoring and evaluation, sphere standards are added advantage.

• Good planning and organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and other stakeholders.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• Work environment:  Office-based

• Travel:  20% Domestic.

• On call:  20%  

Language Requirements

• Ability to communicate well in English (verbal and written) and knowledge of local languages are added values to manage hostilities in conflict zones    

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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