Finance Officer – Based in Addis Ababa ( Ethiopia) At Tearfund

We are looking for a Finance Officer (FO) to support the financial activities of our organisation by administering accounting operations to meet legal requirements.

The FO should be familiar with audits, invoices and budget preparations. Our ideal candidate demonstrates an interest in managing accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable. You should also have excellent organisational skills and be able to handle urgent tasks. Ultimately, the FO will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our financial transactions and procedures.

Tearfund is a UK based, Christian INGO working in over 45 of the poorest countries around the world, to lift people out of poverty, using local partners and churches wherever possible. Key to our success are our values and characteristics, and the dedication and professionalism of Tearfund staff and partners in the countries we work. Tearfund has been working in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Along with our in-country partners, we have supported the establishment and development of self-help groups (SHGs) across 50 locations in Ethiopia, as a sustainable, holistic approach to fighting poverty and its manifestation.

Do you have financial management experience of:

• Preparing Checks and vouchers
• Advance settlements
• Bank and accounts reconciliations
• Preparing journals and postings
• Document review & control
• Bank & cash management
• Internal control environment
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Experience using financial software
• Supporting documents, and audit trial
• Proven experience in donor financial reporting
• Compliance with donor rules/regulations and statutory obligation

If the above describes you, have a look at the attached Job Profile and do apply. Applicants who have the right to live and work in Ethiopia will be considered for this position. The role is based in Addis Ababa, It is offered full time.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund’s Christian beliefs. The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Documents

• ETH – Finance Officer -Job Profile .pdf (294.80 KB)