Regional Financial Controller

Agriterra is an international non-profit organisation founded by the Dutch agricultural sector. We are dedicated to strengthening farmer organisations, because we believe they are the cornerstone of thriving rural communities. By building on the success of the Dutch cooperative sector, we provide the knowledge, resources, and support farmer organisations need to grow stronger, thrive economically, and create lasting local prosperity. With a strong presence in the countries where we work, Agriterra fosters collaboration and long-term impact. Together, we sow the seeds of change today, for a thriving tomorrow.

About Agriterra in Ethiopia

Agriterra has been active in Ethiopia since 2012, supporting different cooperatives across seven regions and one city administration: Amhara, Oromia, Tigray, South West Ethiopia, Sidama, South Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, and Dire Dawa City Administration. Currently, Agriterra Ethiopia is implementing four projects with a dedicated team of 31 staff members and operates through two offices located in Addis Ababa and Hawassa.

About the Job

The Regional Financial Controller’s responsibility is to ensure proper financial accounting and reporting of the country projects. He/she will be a sparring partner for the Regional Operations Manager, other Regional Financial Controllers, and the program Project and Finance Officers. He/she will promote accountability and reliability of financial transactions, review project reports, and contribute to the improvement of finance systems and procedures.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Financial administration & reporting: Review (project) administrations regarding timeliness, accuracy, and completeness. Ensure a smooth and accurate month-end and year-end process. Ensure (donor) revenue is recorded correctly in the General Ledgers. Review financial reports before submission to the donor, analyse the project budget against actuals, and check compliance with donor requirements. Identify (finance) risks, escalate to the Regional Operations manager and support the implementation of mitigation measures for identified risks. Provide support on (project) audits.
• Budget & Financial Planning: Monitor and forecast project cash flow. Provide budget support to the annual budget cycle as well as specific donor grant proposals. Oversee the closure of projects within the region. Accelerate client action plan reporting between analysts and cooperative advisors.
• Compliance: Ensure contract compliance, monitor all invoices to donors and reconcile with payments made, and ensure compliance with internal controls, Agriterra finance manual and general accounting principles.
• Capacity building: Support the program project & finance officer to ensure quality and timely reporting, as well as using MS Dynamics D365.
• Operations support: Assist the Regional Operations Manager in the wider administrative and support functions of the regional office. These include, but are not limited to, HR, IT, and PMEL. Specific in HR: support in recruitment, check-in and -out of employees, ensuring the availability of complete and correct personnel files, timely informing the Regional Operations Manager on contract issues/expiration, and monthly payroll preparation.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business; CPA or ACCA required.
• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or Finance) is an advantage.

Education & Certification

• 5-8 years in financial management, with INGO or donor-funded project experience.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in budgeting, reporting, and donor compliance (e.g., USAID, EU). Skilled in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage 50, D365 or others) and financial analysis.
• Capacity Building: experience training cooperative staff and partners in finance and recordkeeping.
• Ability to simplify financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders.
• Personal Attributes: strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail, accurate, confidentiality, team player, pro-active, and result-driven.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel to rural project sites.
• Familiarity with cooperative structures and rural finance systems is a plus.

At Agriterra, you will find:

• An international, collegial, ambitious, and impact-oriented work environment where you can exchange knowledge and learn from colleagues across the world.
• A dynamic position that encourages initiative, ownership, and active engagement within a diverse professional network.
• Opportunities for professional development, including an annual educational fund to support your growth.
• Attractive working conditions and additional benefits in line with national legislation and Agriterra’s HR Policy.
• A full-time one-year contract, with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.
• A competitive salary package determined based on your experience, qualifications, andthe requirements of the position.