Finance Officer

• Duty Station: Afambo or Amibara Field Office, Afar Region
• Employment Type: Full-time, One-Year Contract
• Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years
• Salary: As per the organization’s salary scale

About PHE-EC                

The Population, Health and Environment Ethiopia Consortium (PHE-EC) is a membership-based, non-profit civil society organization established in 2008 to promote integrated approaches to population, health, environment, and sustainable livelihoods in Ethiopia.

In collaboration with consortium partners and with support from the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF), PHE-EC will implement the 2026 Integrated Multisectoral Emergency Response Project in Afambo and Amibara woredas of Afar Region. The project aims to protect productive assets, restore agricultural and livestock-based livelihoods, and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable pastoral and agro-pastoral households affected by drought, conflict, displacement, and other recurrent shocks.

PHE-EC is seeking a qualified, motivated, and experienced Finance Officer to ensure effective financial management, accurate reporting, and compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable Ethiopian financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries and cash and bank transactions.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain accurate financial records, supporting documents, and filing systems.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Ethiopian tax laws and regulations, including payroll taxes and withholding taxes.
• Review and verify payments, procurement documents, and supporting financial documentation.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure compliance with approved budgets and donor requirements.
• Provide financial guidance to project teams and support effective grant and financial management.

 Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience, preferably with NGOs or donor-funded projects.
• Sound knowledge of Ethiopian financial regulations, taxation, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in financial management and reporting for donor-funded projects.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, attention to detail, and professional accountability.