Finance and Admin Officer -Ethiopia

Tearfund Ethiopia is looking for a Finance and Administration Officer for its Ethiopia Joint Response project (EJR) funded by Dutch Relief Alliance (DRA). The Finance and Admin Officer will provide financial control and accounting services to the Tearfund project office in Harar in accordance with Tearfund Finance Policies and Procedures. Also managing administrative duties such as office logistics, procurement, and maintaining records.

Carry out the day-to-day finance functions and ensure proper implementation of Tearfund’s financial systems and procedures in order to safeguard Tearfund’s assets, minimise the risk of financial loss and fraud and satisfy donor and statutory audit requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Budget management, recording, document review & control, bank accounts and cash management, Payment, reporting and ensuring adherence to donor and Tearfund regulations, statutory obligations, and managing daily administrative duties.

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent qualification in?

• Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Do you have previous Experience

• Minimum 3 (three) years of relevant professional experience in similar Finance and Administration roles in INGO.
• Proven experience in a project-based environment, particularly in INGOs.
• Particular knowledge of financial systems, internal financial controls and procedures
• Experience in accounting/bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll management, procurement, and office administration.

Do you have the below skills/Abilities required?

• Financial/Accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures
• Practical Knowledge of accounting /financial softwares
• Knowledge of donor compliance and reporting requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft suite, especially Excel, and Google Workspace
• Proven ability to manage office administration and support procurement process
• Ability to prioritise and deliver quality work to tight deadlines
• Spoken and written fluency in English and Amharic

Personal qualities required

• Committed to Tearfund’s Mission, Values and Beliefs
• High level of integrity, honesty, and a strong sense of professional ethics regarding confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and support a diverse team.
• Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issues, ability to stay neutral
• Willingness to travel locally to project sites

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria described above, please review the attached Job Description: >> Finance and Admin Officer JD.pdf and submit your application: >> HERE.

This is a national position based in Harar, Ethiopia.

Only applicants who are legally eligible to live and work in Ethiopia will be considered.

Given the immediate need, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and suitable candidates may be shortlisted and the position filled before the application deadline.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter terror-terror measure.