Plans, organizes and coordinates the overall financial functions of the GAVI CSO Funds; ensures implementation of CCRDA’S financial policies, systems, and procedures and revises those when required. ensures that CORE Group Partners Project activities on the area of finance follow the organizational values, principles, procedures and guidelines adopted by the organization.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures all payment to and by the organization are effected in accordance with the financial guide lines of the organization;

• Check all disbursement documents are correct and true before payment takes place.

• Enter the proper account code to each transaction (all payment vouchers, all journals and all receipts) as per the chart of accounts of the Organization

• Ensures that all the financial documents related to project funding are up to-date and in line with according to CCRDA, and GAVI regulations.

• Follow strictly the settlement of advances and other receivable of the Organization.

• Ensures the financial statements in relation to granted funds are in line with accepted principles.

• Advises and assists member organizations in the efficient management of granted funds.

• Acknowledge advance payments pending more than allowable settlement periods to immediate supervisor for action.

• Assist in preparing annual budget, reconciling accounts and preparing reports.

• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.

• Check additions, account codes and payments made by the project as per the project proposals and check whether it is as per the budget. Prepares and submits periodical financial reports to management and other concerned body including donors;

• Ensure the organization financial manual is strictly followed.

• Keeps records of bank check books and cash receipts and issues.

• Assist external auditors during their review.

• Represent the Finance Officer in absence of Senior FO.

• Participates in inventory taking as and when required.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirement

Preferred Qualifications/Experiences:

• First degree in finance or accounting from recognized University or College

• At least five (5) years of relevant work experience especially worked in Gavi, USAID and other donor funded projects

• Interpersonal skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrating personal integrity and trustworthiness

• Knowledge of Program/Project activities Management,

• Highly self-motivated and ability to handle demanding workload

• Planning, time management and presentation skills

• Organizational skills

• Special training – Peachtree, Quick Book and other relevant training

Duty Station: Addis Ababa with frequent travel to the project areas

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit non-returnable copy of their application letter and credential to the Human Resource Department 3rd floor room number 307 within 10 days after the date of vacancy announcement or send by email at: hr@ccrdaeth.org

Further information:                                                                         

CCRDA value diversity and aspires to reflect it in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, color, gender, age, disability, religion, or belief.

CCRDA is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behavior including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with CCRDA is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to CCRDA’s Safeguarding policy and sign CCRDA’s Code of Conduct

Address:  Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA), Akaki Kality Sub City, Tel +251114390322, P.O. Box 5674, Debreziet road, adjacent to the Kality Ring Road roundabout, in front of Drivers and Mechanics Training Center.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Female Applicants are Highly Encouraged to Apply.