Description

Job Title : Finance officer

Duty station : Moyale

No. of position ; 01

Career level; Mid-Level

Reports to; Project Coordinator

Category

Financial management

Duration/contract period

One year with the possibility of extension

Project title : “Mobility and Movement: Cross border resilience in Moyale

Salary : As per PC competitive pay Scale

Organization Profile and Project Background

Pastoralist Concern (PC) is a pastoralist initiated, inspired and led Civil Society Organization (CSO) founded in 1995 with commitment to Ethiopian pastoralist development and advocacy. With pastoralist background, we have in-depth understanding on pastoralism and its dynamics not from blue prints but from living the life. PC’s vision is “to see improved and sustainable livelihood of the pastoralist communities of Ethiopia and further realize strong co-operations with neighboring countries’ pastoralist communities.”

PC is an equal opportunity organization dedicated to core values of Accountability, Diversity, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in the values, along with a strong commitment to our pastoralist communities. PC offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development. 

Pastoralist Concern (PC) received a grant from LPI/EU for a project entitled “Mobility and Movement: Cross border resilience in Moyale. The main goal of the project is to enhance effectiveness of conflict prevention and mitigation, disaster risk reduction and management, and resilience building in cross-border communities in select border areas in the Horn of Africa. The project is aimed in enhancing capacities of formal and informal cross-border stakeholders in conflict prevention and management and social cohesion building, with particular focus on women (and youth) and enhancing access to income-generating opportunities and shared natural resources for borderlands community members.

 What We Offer:

• A multicultural work environment where differences are accommodated.

• A continuous learning culture.

• Innovative and creative work practices

• A highly committed team

1. Objective of the position

PC is currently looking and invites qualified candidates to apply for the Finance officer

The finance officer is responsible for the implementation of the PC finance component of Mobility and Movement: Cross-Border Resilience in Moyale project in protection to the conflict affected communities in Moyale Ethiopia-Moyale Kenya; Hidi Lola-Sololo; Magado-Forolle; and Dilo-Dukana. And she/he works under the guidance of project coordinator. 

She/he is responsible to closely work with the respective Finance and Admin and Program departments in PC Head Office, Woreda and zonal level for organizing; coordinating and facilitating Project financial activities based on the implementation plan.  The Finance Officer represents PC values and principles in interactions with staff and external audiences. These values and principles include commitment to the mission of PC, team orientation, quality management and leadership development, introducing systems and procedures to strengthen staff motivation and productivity.  The Finance Officer is responsible for providing technical support to the staffs for the implementation of the aforementioned Projects. Ensure finance and accounting program implementation is in line with the planned budget and ensure program performance in line with the international and national standard.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining proper financial transaction record in the accounting system on a daily basis;

• Assist in processing disbursements and prepare vouchers, bank letter / Cheques by ensuring the validity as well as completeness of supporting documents;

• Perform in processing cash & Cheque collections, acknowledge the receipt by issuing cash receipt voucher (CRV);

• Ensuring timely settlement of travel advances, another receivable;

• Perform in payroll preparation and disbursement processes;

• Ensuring timely settlement of monthly bills.

• Assist in the prepare journal voucher for non-cash transactions;

• Perform in coding transactions,

• Assist in timely reconciliation and settlement of taxes (WHT and employment income tax) and pension contribution.

• Undertake VAT reimbursement request and follow-up process for USAID funded projects;

• Assist in reviewing petty cash record and documentation.

• Undertake petty cash count.

• Assist in finance and administration file management;

• Assist in reconciliation of balance sheet accounts;

• Undertake periodic financial reporting and budget development as well as monitoring process;

• Assist in reviewing procurement documentation in line with PC policy and donors’ requirements.

• Assist in partner financial review, as required.

• Assist in administration and logistics services processes, as required;

• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor;

VII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• PC is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.

• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Everyone who works for PC is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold PC's values.

• PC, as a National CSO, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.　　

• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

• PC does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)

• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Job Requirements

IV. Requirement and qualifications

• BA/MA Degree in accounting, finance management and related disciplines and working in similar/relevant position for 5 years for BA and 3 years for MA. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and advanced financial software’s.

• Understanding of local language and culture is mandatory.

V.  Skills

• Analytical 

• Budgeting

• Attention to details

• Accounting

• Advanced accounting software using

• Fluent in verbal and written communications; both in English & Amharic, Afe Somali is Mandatory. 

• Flexibility regarding working hours and working locations all the times,

• Ability to work under pressure,

• Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks.

VI.  PC Core Competencies

• Results Focus

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Building Effective Relationships

• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

How To Apply

Interested applicants who met the MINIMUM requirements should send the following through Ethiojobs portal, click apply now

 Or Bring the CV in Physical to the:

Addis Ababa: Saris Addis Sefer at Chem House Building third floor Moyale Coordination office Filtu Offices, Libon and Dawa zone 

10 working Days from the date of advertisement

A complete CV (not more than 3 pages)

A cover letter (not more than one page)