Senior Finance Officer | Addis Ababa

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance and Accounting Responsibilities

1. Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Prepare and analyze monthly Budget vs. Actual (BVA) reports; submit to the Finance Manager for strategic review and decision-making.
• Support the annual budgeting process by coordinating inputs from various departments, consolidating data, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Track and report on budget utilization across programs and departments; identify and escalate significant variances.
• Provide financial analysis to support program planning and funding decisions.
• Develop and submit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for review by the Finance Manager to promote consistency, efficiency, and compliance in budgeting and planning processes.

2. Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly trial balance reconciliations; ensure discrepancies are identified and resolved.
• Prepare and monitor weekly cash position reports to ensure sufficient working capital and timely disbursement of funds.
• Prepare monthly fund request reports for internal review and external reporting as required.
• Prepare annual financial reports in compliance with tax regulations, charity commission requirements, and internal policies.
• Collaborate closely with program and operations teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and reliable financial reporting.

3. Compliance & Internal Controls

• Review supporting financial documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies, tax laws, donor requirements, and other external regulations.
• Monitor the tagging of fixed assets and oversee periodic physical stock counts to ensure proper control over assets.
• Lead the coordination of annual and interim audits; implement corrective actions to address internal control weaknesses identified by auditors.
• Ensure that all day-to-day financial activities are carried out in strict accordance with the organization’s approved policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), promoting operational consistency and accountability.

4. Other Duties

• Handle any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the private sector.
• Strong technical competence in accounting and financial management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to consolidate and interpret financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Good command of English, with the ability to prepare clear and well-structured reports.

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills; able to deliver results in dynamic or unstructured environments.
• Proven ability to implement best practice policies and processes.
• Self-motivated, confident, and passionate with excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates high levels of integrity, resilience, accountability, and commitment.
• Data-driven in decision-making while maintaining a people-oriented approach.
• Respects and understands local culture and values while working within international standards and ethics.