Farm Africa Senior Finance Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Farm Africa Senior Finance Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Effective agriculture has the power to change lives.
It underpins prosperity, food security and stability the world over.
Farm Africa focuses on transforming agriculture and managing natural resources sustainably. We champion a holistic approach that boosts yields, protects the environment and connects smallholder farmers to thriving markets.
We work with different types of farmers in a range of regions. Their local situations vary, but the problems they face are all too familiar: lack of training and technology, inadequate inputs, no finance, vulnerability to climate change and poor links to markets.
We have an ambitious strategy to expand our work over the next five years. We’ll increase our impact. Lift more communities out of poverty. Work with more corporate partners who share our vision. Open up more agricultural markets. Provide more expertise.
We’ll make change happen.
Purpose of the Role
The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for all financial support to the respective projects including, but not limited to, input into the development of budgets, ensuring compliance with grant conditions relating to finance, financial analysis, ongoing budget management, supporting budget holders with provision of advice and reports, supporting on development of budgets and forecasts and monitoring of on-going spend. Maintains acceptable accounting standard and financial control according to the FARM Africa finance rules and procedures.
He/she will also be responsible for building the capacity of the relevant project finance and admin officers.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Key areas of responsibilities are:
Review monthly and biweekly project financial reports for completeness and accuracy
Post monthly and bi weekly project financial reports in to SUN system
Insure accuracy and correctness of month end bank and cash reconciliation and subsequent filing (soft and hard copy) and communicate CO Finance manager
Review monthly partners financial report and post to the system
Maintain and manage the finance filing system to ensure that it provides easy and immediate access to financial information
Assists the program department staff and actively participate in the preparation of budgets
Assist project finance managers on allocation, revision and monitoring of funds
Support in archiving all finance documents and ensuring that they are in safe custody and easily accessible by the finance team.
Provides support to program staff on sub-grant management issues
Prepares appropriate financial reports as required by the program finance coordinators;
Assist program finance coordinator in periodic budget review, and preparation of budget amendments when necessary
Provide admin support in monitoring procurement and vehicle usage
Actively participate in preparation of budget monitoring reports
Closely monitor as well as conduct periodic review of project accounts as well as prepare sound cash management system at field level
Support in preparation of monthly balance sheet accounts
Develop a system to control and follow up of all income requests.
Maintain reconciliations of expenditures of projects
Actively participate in the monthly financial report reviews for assigned Feld Offices and make necessary adjusting entries
Provide support to prepare donor currency fund status report on a monthly basis
Participates in the annual budget preparation and reviews for the field offices
annual budget
Prepare journal entries for payroll allocations, prepayments, accruals, corrections, etc. relating to the project
Closely follow up project accounts to ensure that their spending is within the new CSA guideline
Prepare partners advance balance on monthly bases and document
Reconcile all payables and receivables related to partners on monthly bases
Work closely with partners staff on financial management and provide technical support and build their capacity in financial management
Contribute to the improvement of the finance systems and working standards
Be part of project audit process as well as in the annual general audit of Farm Africa
Ensures the communication of finance policies and procedures within the project, with partners and other stakeholders as appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager.
These essential functions are not to be interpreted as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.
All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.
Our Values
Investing in smallholder farming is the number one way to combat poverty in rural Africa. Farm Africa is a leading NGO specialising in growing agriculture, protecting the environment and developing businesses in rural Africa.
EXPERT. Deep expertise and insightful evidence-based solutions are at the heart of everything Farm Africa does.
GROUNDED. Positive change starts with Africa’s people, so our experts work closely with local communities, engaging them in every level of decision-making.
IMPACTFUL. We take a long-term view so we can deliver lasting changes for farmers and their families.
BOLD. We model innovative new approaches and are not afraid to challenge strategies that are failing.
Job Requirements
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Other knowledge
Essential
BA/ACCA or above in the area of finance/accounting and related fields
Excellent communication skills in English language (both written and verbal)
A sound understanding of administration procedures
Good understanding and firm belief in gender equality
Desirable
Knowledge of SUN & Vision 5 accounting system
Experience
At least five years of experience in financial management in similar organizations
Experience of working with major donors, including DFID and EU, as well as Federal and
Regional Government and the ChSA
Project budget monitoring in multiple currencies
Skills & Abilities
Skills in budgeting and maintaining accounts
Working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
A high level of attention to detail and problem solving skill
Discretion and a proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent team building skills and the ability to work in a multi partner approach
Strong analytical, organizational and IT skills
Proven numeracy and data analysis skills
Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to the goals and values of Farm Africa
How to Apply
Those who meet the above requirements should submit their short CV (maximum of 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) addressing ethrecruitment@farmafrica.org with the subject Senior Finance Officer by December 09, 2020.
Documents cannot be returned and due to large number of applications, only short listed candidates will be contacted. Applications are especially welcomed from female applicants.
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