Center for Justice (CJ)

Center for Justice (CJ) is a civil society organization that works on human rights, rule of law, democracy, and peace and dialogue. Its work mainly focuses on the protection of human rights in the three pillars of the Ethiopian Criminal Justice System with the particular focus on the protection of human rights of persons under incarceration. Its prison works focus on improving the overall legal frameworks governing Ethiopian prisons in a way that fulfills the human rights of inmates and the improvement of prison services at the facility level. It uses a mix of advocacy and lobbying, research, capacity-building and practical programmes in crime and justice to improve the overall condition of the Ethiopian prisons. 

CJ was registered as a legal entity on October 18/2007 (It got re-registered as per Proclamation 1113/2019 at the Federal Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) under registration number 0865). Centre for Justice (CJ) was initially founded as Initiative for Improving Standard of Prisons in 2007. It rebranded itself as Center for Justice in order to let its activities cover human rights issues of inmates from start to finish in the Ethiopian Criminal Justice System. 

Job Summary 

Presently, CJ is looking for a Finance manager   who carries out, document, and report financial transactions, to mention some responsibilities, in a timely manner in accordance with general, accounting principles, and CJ and donor guidelines. Thus, CJ is calling for dedicated, highly motivated professionals, and innovative candidates to compete for the post of finance manager . 

Major Responsibilities 

• The finance manager shall execute the following major functions:  

• Maintains completion of workbook accounts, as per CJ policies that monthly bank reconciliations for all Bank accounts are prepared on a regular basis.

• Ensures that all payments are properly coded to record against active projects and complete authorization 

• Participates in the annual and bi-annual physical inventory and process and make the consolidation for reporting. 

• Participates in donor and program budget preparation and preparation of detailed schedules for the budget. · 

• Ensures all coding and posting of transactions are accurate and complete, in line with approved project and budget lines. ·

• Prepares or review government reports as per government agreement. 

• Ensures that after the month end, that information in relation to program budgets is communicated to field accountants and in turn program managers. ·

• Ensures that transactions are supported by adequate documentary evidence. ·

• Reviews payrolls to verify their accuracy, file the documents properly, and make sure that staff have proper allocation for donors as per donor budgets and fair, reasonable, and prudent allocation. 

• Reviews all transactions prior to posting e.g., coding (nominal code and cost centers) and details of each transaction, and budgets: for final review by the Administration and Finance head

• Facilitates set-up of a new account, after verifying availability of budget for the account, and update finance forms and cashbooks accordingly. 

• Ensures confidentiality of all CJ’s financial data, ensuring that no information is reported externally without sign off by Executive Director · 

• Capacitates, guide and supervise respective subordinates, ensuring that all tasks as described by respective job descriptions have been carried out in a timely manner and to ensure tasks are completed with skill and competence to ensure the accuracy of accounting data. 

• Carries out appraisals of all subordinates in an effective and timely manner in line with CJ’s human resources manual. 

• Monitors cash & bank flows on daily basis and maintain close coordination with financial institutions to ensure smooth cash flows. Safeguard CJ  cash from assessed/known risks.

• Confirms that payments related to procurement have the necessary documentation as outlined in CJ’s procurement policies and procedures for all goods and services

• Ensures all financial transactions have the required supporting document

• Assists Finance and administration head to strengthen internal controls & internal controls environment.

• Assists the finance and administration head on the HR development of the organization

• Performs other assignments as required by the organization  

  
  Period ----------One year with a possibility of extension based on performance 
  Salary -----------------------Negotiable 
  Place of Work ----------Head office /Adama 
  Deadline for Application --------------June 24, 2024
   

Job Requirements and Skills 

• BA/MBA degree in accounting or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job from a recognized university/college

• Five and above years of experience in financial management in similar organization/s, with strong budget development and management experience

• Excellent written, oral, proofreading, branding, design oversight, interpersonal, and presentation skills,

• Competency of working in a multicultural society, 

• Familiarity with relevant institutional donor regulations, policies, procedures and priorities,

• Demonstrated experience working on teams to produce deliverables under tight deadlines and with quality,

• Time management and planning skills

• Proficient knowledge of IFRS Accounting standard and IPSAS Accounting standard and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Fundamentals. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify/resolve errors and prepare reports.

• Ability to take the initiative and manage projects assigned through completion with minimal supervision.

• Ability to motivate and work well with others.

  Education 

•  BA/MA in Accounting & Finance 

  Experience     

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience   in CSO/NGO  

How To Apply

Female applicants are highly encouraged. 

Submit your non-returnable application letter, CV and credentials to CJ via email: centerforj@gmail.com and kalehiwot56@gmail.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.