Finance Officer

Organization Overview

HOPE International Development Agency (HIDA) is an international NGO that works to help overlooked communities living in extreme poverty. It is registered with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia – Authority for Civil Society Organization.

HIDA would like to hire a competent financial officer

The finance officer is responsible for ensuring the health and effectiveness of HIDA’s financial system including internal control, budget planning, and monitoring activities, internal and external audit and financial reports, and works in close collaboration with the management and departments of HIDA to ensure that efficient financial systems are in place.

More specifically, the Finance Officer is responsible for: 

• Plans and manage the finance of HIDA, including planning, budgeting, financial performance management, and financial reporting.
• Develop Finance and other related policies and procedures in consultation with the Africa Director.
• Develops and/or monitors systems for enhancing organizational and donor compliance on financial, procurement, and other related matters.
• Be responsible for overall financial planning, coordination, and execution.
• Provides direct line management functions.
• Coordinates financial management issues in collaboration with other departments.
• Follows up all project finances are properly documented and file financial reports for all project activities.

Accountable to: Africa Director

Duty Station: Addis Ababa with frequent travel to the project site  

Employment type: One-year contract with possible extension after a successful performance in the probation period

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• B.A degree in Accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and principles including IPSAS.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations both locally and internationally.
• Knowledge and experience of related computer applications.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting and finance in an international NGO.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Planning, organizing, and prioritizing
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Ability to work with people with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• A team player.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative, and work with creativity and flexibility.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can submit their application letter and CV only through [email protected] until September 20/2022.

Clearly specify the duty station and position you are applying for on the subject line and on the CV.

The name and contact details of three references (including one recent employer) should be indicated on the CV.