Finance Officer

Main duties and responsibilities of the Position Holder:

He / She Shall:

Leadership

• Provide leadership to ensures efficient financial management of the program activities and administration, and ensures that the financial transactions are conducted in accordance with the relevant LWF priorities and procedures;
• Assists the Regional Coordinator in the overall Supervision of the project financial activities and ensures that the daily routines are carried out smoothly and ensure mutual accountability.

Program management

• Together with the Regional Coordinator, support finance policies, priorities, procedures and guidelines for all the LWF programs in the Tigray region.
• Prepare regular fund requests together with the program staffs based on the planned activities.
• Ensure that LWF Procurement Procedures are followed and relevant financial documents, such as purchase requisitions, proforma invoice, purchase order, and Goods receiving Notes are properly raised.
• Participate in the preparation of periodic working budgets jointly with the program staffs.
• See to it that adequate stock of supplies is requested on time and maintained in accordance to LWF policy.
• Facilitate preparation of timely and accurate finance reports for the various projects in accordance to LWF and donor regulations.
• Code all disbursements and receipts according to LWF/ET procedure.
• Make sure that all disbursements are summarized according to the cost centers and account codes.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial statements before they are sent to the Head Office.
• Control and assist the Secretary/Cashier in the day-to-day management of petty cash and other financial responsibilities. Makes surprise cash counts and reports to the Regional Coordinator.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and share with Finance Manager.
• Supervise the Store Keepers and see to it that appropriate store procedures are strictly adhered to in accordance with LWF procedures.
• Make sure that all project fixed assets are registered properly in accordance with LWF procedures.
• Prepare monthly Payroll/Pay Sheet for Casual workers if any, based on the approved attendance and other relevant documents in consultation with the Team Leader.
• Together with the Regional Coordinator and other staffs, ensure that all purchases and disbursements in regard to budgetary provisions and stipulations are in line with the allocated budget lines.  
• Make sure that all necessary and appropriate taxes are deducted and paid to the concerned Tax Authority Offices on time
• Work with program staffs in development of funding proposals in accordance to LWF policy and donor requirements.
• Ensures close and complementary working relations of finance and program units;
• Acts as the direct supervisor of finance staffs in Tigray region
• Ensures that new staff are provided with thorough orientation to the LWF’s priorities and guiding principles as a humanitarian organization, the LWF field program and the project to which they are assigned;
• Reviews training needs of staff involved in finances.
• Work with Regional Coordinator to design and carry appropriate finance related trainings for staffs.
• Perform other duties in line with his responsibilities as may be assigned to him by the supervisor.

About You

Requirements:

• Masters or BA in Accounting, Accounting Finance, Finance, & related field of studies
• For Master’s degree 2 years and for BA degree 5 years
• Good knowledge of accounting software such as ACCPAC and Excel.

Key competencies:

• Strong communication skill in English (written and oral)
• Ability to interact with people.
• Interested to work under pressure and in harsh environment
• Previous related experience in NGO setup is an advantage

Required Skills

• Account management

How To Apply

nterested candidates who meet the above requirement can send ONLY detailed C.V and application letter through ethiojobs. 

Women are encouraged to apply and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.