Finance Coordinator

Job Summary

The Finance Coordinator is accountable for maintaining day-to-day financial and accounting operations to keep financial settlements up to date in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

Participates in budget preparations and ensures that approved program and budget plans are formally issued to departments and projects

Ensures that all financial & budgetary documents are filled and maintained according to the organization’s accounting & budgetary policies and as revised.

Makes support visits to projects and partners.

Performs internal audits of accounts payable, payroll distribution, fixed assets, etc;

Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures.

Ensures timely responses to external and internal communications regarding financial issues..

Ensures that financial and administrative reporting deadlines are respected.

Develops an annual work plan for his/her area of responsibility and works towards the achievement of those plans.

Monitors the regular and timely preparation and submission of accounting and budgetary reports.

Assists the Admin & Financial Manager with the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget.

Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor or the management of the organization

Required No; 1

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa

Reports to  Finance Director

Sex  Male/Female

Contract Type: fixed-term contract

Educational Qualifications and Experience

MA in Accounting/ Finance or related fields of study, with at least 7 years of proven work experience

Additional Skills

Advanced PC skills, particularly knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel, as well as other financial software packages.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and Knowledge of government grant and contracting procedures

Advanced skill in IPSAS and Knowledge of Peachtree

Qualified Female applicants who fulfill the requirements are appreciated

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply at  fic@decethiopia.org