Senior Finance Manager

Reports to: Finance Director
Organization: Geneva Global Ethiopia (GGE)

About Geneva Global Ethiopia

Geneva Global Ethiopia (GGE) is an international nonprofit organization committed to improving education, youth development, and community resilience through innovative, evidence-based programs. GGE manages multiple donor-funded projects and works closely with government institutions, development partners, and local communities to deliver sustainable impact.

Position Summary

The Senior Finance Manager is a strategic senior position responsible for providing overall financial management, donor compliance oversight, financial planning, reporting, audit coordination, and organizational financial systems strengthening with collaboration with Finance Director. The role ensures the effective management of large and complex donor-funded portfolios, including grants funded by bilateral, multilateral, and private donors.

The Senior Finance Manager will lead specific finance functions, strengthen internal controls, support organizational growth, and provide high-level financial analysis and decision-making support to the Finance Director and Senior Management Team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Contributes his or her strategic financial leadership and guidance to support organizational growth and sustainability.
• Assist Finance Director and Senior Leadership Team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes for the organization and/or for specific projects.
• Support the development of organizational financial strategies aligned with GGE’s mission and strategic objectives.

2. Donor Grant and Contract Management

• Oversee financial management of large and complex donor-funded projects.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, agreements, and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor grant expenditures against budgets and funding agreements.
• Provide financial guidance to program teams during proposal development, budget preparation, and project implementation.
• Lead donor financial reviews and respond to donor financial inquiries.
• Support project start-up, modification, closeout, and financial reconciliation processes.

3. Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Produce high-quality donor financial reports and management reports.
• Conduct financial analysis, variance analysis, cash flow projections, and cost recovery assessments.
• Develop dashboards and financial performance indicators for management decision-making.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with donor requirements and organizational policies.

4. Financial Systems Strengthening

• Contribute in the continuous improvement of financial policies, procedures, systems, and controls within the organization.
• Strengthen organizational financial management capacity and accountability mechanisms.
• Promote best practices in financial management, risk management, and compliance.
• Support the implementation and optimization of accounting and financial management systems.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, automation, and financial reporting quality.

5. Internal Controls, Risk Management, and Compliance

• Establish and maintain robust internal control systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, and donor requirements.
• Contribute to organizational risk assessment and mitigation measures related to finance and grants management.
• Monitor compliance across country office and field operations.
• Ensure adherence to procurement, asset management, and financial policies.

6. Audit Management

• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Serve as the secondary focal point for auditors and donor financial assessments.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Strengthen audit readiness across all projects and organizational functions.

7. Team Leadership and Capacity Building

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior finance staff.
• Contribute to building a high-performing finance team through performance management and professional development.
• Strengthen financial management capacity of program teams and implementing partners.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead the financial management of high-impact national programs.
• Engagement with major international donors and development partners.
• Professional growth within a dynamic and mission-driven organization.
• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) qualification required.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (MBA), Economics, or related field required.
• Professional certifications in finance, audit, or grants management are highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, including at least 5 years in senior financial management positions.
• Demonstrated experience managing large and complex donor-funded portfolios.
• Extensive experience with international donor regulations and compliance requirements, including USAID, FCDO, EU, UN agencies, World Bank, Mastercard Foundation, GPE, ECW, and other institutional donors.
• Proven experience in grant financial management, budgeting, forecasting, donor reporting, and financial analysis.
• Strong experience coordinating external audits and managing audit processes.
• Experience leading financial systems strengthening and organizational capacity development initiatives.
• Experience working in international NGOs, development organizations, or multi-donor environments.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, IPSAS, and international financial management standards.
• Advanced financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent understanding of internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong donor financial management and reporting expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software(QuickBooks), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Financial Stewardship
• Integrity and Accountability
• Results Orientation
• Team Leadership and Coaching
• Effective Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Planning and Organization
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation