Job Description
JOB TITLE: Project Finance Officer
REPORTS TO: Project Coordinator BER Phase II Project
REPORTING TO POSTHOLDER: one Cashier/accountant/ two drivers, one office assistant
LOCATION: Bale Robe
DURATION & HOURS: Up to 31 December 2023 with probationary period 60 working days
MONTHLY BASE SALARY: GBP 522 (Five Hundred Twenty-Two Pound Sterling)
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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE |
The field finance and admin officer position are part of the project field team office directly reporting to a field project coordinator and has matrix reporting relation with head office. The position officer will ensure a smooth running of the project office finance function including financial control, processing payments, The Officer will administer financial resources including annual budgeting and actual reports and logistics management.
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KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Verify pre and post financial transactions at field office level (for completeness, accuracy, availability of budget, ensuring compliances), and submit to Senior Project Finance Officer at country office (CO)
- Prepare cash books on time with quality, and submit to the Senior Project Finance Officer
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation on time and with quality, and submit to the Farm Africa country Office.
- Liaising with banks for all finance matters
- Follow up on the timely settlement of staff advances by closely working with Senior Finance Officer-CO and report to the CO advances long overdue
- Support the finance manager at Country office in preparing monthly cash forecast & transfer request ensuring accuracy & timeliness
- Review the detail of budget monitoring report (BMR) together with PC, communicate any adjustments on a timely manner, ensure the availability of budget for any transaction ahead; and advice the PC on timely utilization of budgets
- Ensure all relevant staff members of field office are informed of donor requirements; and work closely with program and other support functions to ensure compliance
These essential functions are not to be interpreted as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.
Job Requirements
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PERSON SPECIFICATION |
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Essential |
Desirable |
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Education, qualifications & other knowledge |
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| BA or above in accounting or related fields | Training on financial application systems such as SUN, Peachtree |
| Knowledge of employment legislation in Ethiopia | |
| Good understanding and firm belief in gender equality and issues in rural communities | |
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Experience |
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| At least four years relevant experience in Finance role with similar responsibilities in an NGO or private enterprise | Previous INGO work experience in rural areas |
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Skills & abilities |
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| Skills in budgeting and maintaining accounts | Skills in financial application systems |
| Strong computer skills and experience working with accounting software | |
| Computer literacy, excellent record keeping and report writing | |
| Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills | |
| Strong communication and interpersonal skills | |
| Good team building skills and the ability to work in a multi partner approach | |
| Strong analytical, organisational and IT skills | |
| Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision, prioritize tasks and to take initiative | |
| Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to the goals and values of Farm Africa | |
| Skills in working as part of a team | |
Our Values
Investing in smallholder farming is the number one way to combat poverty in rural Africa. Farm Africa is a leading NGO specialising in growing agriculture, protecting the environment and developing businesses in rural Africa.
EXPERT: Expertise and insightful evidence-based solutions are at the heart of everything Farm Africa does.
GROUNDED: Our teams and partners work closely with local communities, engaging them in every level of decision-making.
IMPACTFUL: We deliver long lasting change for farmers, their families, and the environments they live in.
BOLD: We model innovative approaches and are not afraid to challenge strategies that are failing.
How to Apply
Those who meet the above requirements should submit their short CV (maximum of 4 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) addressing ethrecruitment@farmafrica.org with the subject Project Finance Officer by 13 November 2022.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Farm Africa is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Farm Africa does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (E.g. Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).