About Camara Education

Camara Education is an international not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to use technology to improve the quality of education in all communities. Founded in Dublin, Ireland in 2005, Camara Education currently operates four education Hubs in Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Zambia, and Tanzania).

Camara Education Ethiopia is an International NGO that delivers digital education solutions to schools and educational institutions across Ethiopia. We provide computers equipped with curriculum-relevant digital educational resources and software, Digital Learning Center setup support, educators training, and follow-up and technical support. We also monitor and evaluate the impact of our interventions on students' learning outcomes and digital skills.

Since 2011, Camara Ethiopia has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Education to improve access to quality education in disadvantaged communities through technology and to support the education sector in line with government strategies and policies. To date we have installed 66,739 computers in 2,960 schools, and trained 18,496 educators, impacting 2 million learners. By 2024, we will support our 3000th school in Ethiopia.

Position Overview:

The primary purpose of the Finance and Admin Officer position is to provide financial and administrative support to ensure that operations are maintained in an effective, up-to-date, and accurate manner. This includes preparing and maintaining financial documents for Camara Finance posting, managing petty cash, creating monthly cash forecasts, and advance settlement. S/he also ensures that financial transactions are carried out, reported, and documented on time following general accounting principles, and Camara and donor policies and guidelines. The position will be located at the Country Office in Addis Ababa and will report to the Finance and Admin Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support for the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations

• Review all payment claims/vouchers have the required supporting documents before they are presented to the management for approval

• Making payments to vendors and all service providers

• Maintain petty cash fund and timely replenishment

• Monitor cash & bank flows on a daily basis and maintain close coordination with financial institutions to ensure smooth cash flows

• Assist the finance team with the preparation of financial reports

• Prepare advance cheques, payment vouchers, CRVs, JV’s, invoices, and receipts

• Maintain proper recording of all disbursements, follow-up advances for settlement

• Participating in field procurement

• Check that payments related to procurement have the necessary supporting documentation as outlined in Camara finance and procurement manuals for all goods and services

• Posting on Accounting Software- QuickBooks

• Assist with paperwork and clearing containers at customs/dry port

• Manage the preparation and submission of tax returns and pay monthly bills ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations

• Keep a record of the Annual leaves of the staff

• Assist with management and undertake filing, scanning, and archiving of financial and office records

• Assists finance teams during internal & external audits, donor-specific audits, and any authorized third-party review of financial records

• Assist with document preparation, minute taking and agendas for meetings

• Assist the management in responding to the HQ office requests

• Preparing outgoing letters and properly filing incoming correspondence

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Camara is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, a lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and to promoting the welfare of the children, and beneficiaries with whom we engage. Camara expects all its employees, associates, and volunteers to share this commitment through compliance with our code of conduct and policies.  We will require successful candidates to complete police and reference checks. Staff within Camara are expected to share and demonstrate our values. The position holder will receive appropriate training and will be responsible for ensuring that they understand and adhere to Camara's safeguarding policies.

All job offers will be contingent on satisfactory references and appropriate screening, which may include criminal records. In accordance with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers regarding any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment while employed, as well as incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting this application, the job applicant confirms her/his understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Level: Non-Management 

Contract Duration: 24 months (with the possibility to extend) 

Duty Station: Country Office- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Travel Requirements: Less than 10%

Qualification/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree: B COM or BBA Accounting or equivalent degree and/or professional Diploma in accounting or other relevant field is required

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar position or financial monitoring responsibilities

• Experience with various online accounting software, such as QuickBooks, is required

• Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills for data analysis and reporting, and Google Suite experience, are required

• Prior work experience in an international non-governmental organization (INGO) is considered an asset

• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required.

• Extremely detail-oriented and organized

For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Typical physical Demands:

• Typical office environment

• Ability to spend long hours working on a computer and doing repetitive work on a keyboard

Competencies/Knowledge/Desired skills:

• Knowledge of the UN system and/or Audit background is considered as an asset

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technology, policies, and procedures effectively

• Track record of teamwork, ability to handle multiple tasks, flexibility, and timely completion of critical tasks

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards

• Proficient in email communication

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent Amharic and English typing skills

How To Apply

Please complete all the required fields in THIS FORM by July 7th, 2024. Please include an updated CV and cover letter that highlight your suitability for the job profile with your online application.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with only successful candidates being contacted.

Late applications and candidates who do not comply with the above requirements will automatically be disqualified.

Location Base: Applicants must be located in  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

This position is open to Ethiopian nationals only.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within one month of the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful