Finance Officer | Bahir Dar

Location: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Organization: World Vision International

Deadline: January 30, 2025

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

Financial Accounting Operation:

• Prepare complete, accurate and timely Project  financial/grant reports and submit to the Finance manager , other internal and external stakeholders as per WVE financial manual
• Ensure proper Data Quality and hold data in timely manner, preparing and reviewing Project data for posting,
• Handles all bank matters, including bank signatories, bank reconciliation, and bank deposits, making sure the Location balance sheet account is proper, updated, and current.
• Ensure sub-project settlement and follow-up of compliance, timely submission to HUB financial data processing, and keeping all accounts current and up-to-date.
• Review payroll preparation for Project level hired staff and casual workers and effect timely payment,
• Review business & travel advance requests & ensure timely settlement for Project  staff,

Financial Reporting & Budgeting:

• Involve in budget preparation, cash flow analysis, budget management and control in collaboration with program staff.
• Ensuring in maintaining monthly and annual fixed asset inventory register of the Project ensure timely submission to HO.

Financial Compliance & Risk Management:

• Coordinate the pre-audit preparation for the Projects internal, local external and Global Centre (GC) audit and ensure implementation of audit recommendations
• Handle cash request and management to ensure The Projects have  sufficient balance ever  month end cash balance according to the target low
• Follow-up and ensure purchased items of the Grant Project are collected as per the requested date of delivery.

Stewardship Management & Resource Efficiency:

• Review and submit insurance data related to vehicle, motor cycle to RO and annual insurance survey data to National Office for timely annual insurance  renewal
• Advice the Project  Supervisor on Financial and Administrative Issues

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum 4 years’ experience Accounting & Finance NGO experience
• Experience in using word, excel and other computer skills is an asset
• Committed to the core values of World Vision
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written in English.
• Creates and encourages a climate of team-work and collaboration in a diverse cultural environment.
• Consistently achieves high-level results, manages and delivers projects on-time and on-budget.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• BA Degree in Accounting or Accounting and Finance

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience on humanitarian response programming an asset.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement integrated programs in the development and emergency context.
• Good computer skill in MS Offices and operating office equipment
• Fluent in written and spoken English language and other local languages

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• Office based and field travel

Language Requirements

• Frequent domestic travel within the targeted woredas

 

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work.

Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

 

Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront.

If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only.

 

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