Finance Coordinator

DEC is a local CSO established in 2007 and re-registered in May 2019 as per the new Authority for CSO Proclamation by the Ethiopian government, bearing a registration number of 0009. The organization has five major programs: Child Well-being and Education Development Program, Gender and Life Skill Development, Employable Skills Development Program, Advocacy, and Humanitarian Emergency Program. DEC actively works in six National Regional States and one city administration of Ethiopia, namely Amhara, Afar, Oromia, Tigray, Gambela, Benishangul Gumuz, and Addis Ababa City Administration. DEC would like to recruit for the following position.

Finance Coordinator

The Finance Coordinator is accountable for maintaining day-to-day financial, accounting in order to keep financial settlements up-to-date in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Roles and responsibilities

• Participates in budget preparations and ensures that approved program and budget plans are formally issued to departments and projects
• Ensures that all financial & budgetary documents are filled and maintained according to the organization’s accounting & budgetary policies and as revised.
• Makes support visits to projects and partners.
• Performs internal audits of accounts payable, payroll distribution, fixed assets, etc.
• Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Ensures timely responses to external and internal communications regarding financial issues..
• Ensures that financial and administrative reporting deadlines are respected.
• Develops an annual work plan for his/her area of responsibility and works towards the achievement of those plans.
• Monitors the regular and timely preparation and submission of accounting and budgetary reports.
• Assists the Admin & Financial Manager with the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget.

Sex: Male/ Female

Age: 27 to 35

Qualification BA/MA

• MA in Accounting/ Finance or related fields of study

NGO/CSO Experience

• At least 6 years

Additional Skills

• Advanced PC skills, particularly knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel, as well as other financial software packages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and Knowledge of government grant and contracting procedures
• Advanced skill in IPSAS and Knowledge of Peachtree