GOAL Finance Director Jobs in Ethiopia
GOAL Finance Director Jobs in Ethiopia
General Description of the RoleThe purpose of the Finance Director is to manage the finance department, both at the Addis Ababa Head Office and field offices, to achieve the strategic plans of GOAL Ethiopia within budgeted funds and available staff, plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, reviews progress, modifies priorities and schedules to assure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner.
Working closely with the Country Director and Senior Management Team (SMT), this post will connect the day to day financial management systems of GOAL Ethiopia with the strategic planning needed to support the organisation’s current and future business model.
Key Areas of Accountability/ DutiesTo take overall control of GOAL Ethiopia’s finance and accounting function and be responsible for rigorous and accurate financial management of GOAL Ethiopia and related activities.
Ensure financial regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
Lead and manage the finance team.
Provide accurate and timely financial reports to the Country Director and Senior Management Team
Work closely with the Country Director and Senior Management Team on risk management and other areas of financial liability.
Work with the finance team in preparation and finalization of annual and quarterly rolling budgets for submission to GOAL HQ.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of monthly reports to GOAL HQ consisting of the management accounts, Donor Status Report, donor reports, government reports and other reports as required in line with the deadlines set out in GOAL’s finance manual or as agreed with the donors and government.
Ensure preparation of year-end financial statements, arrange and ensure timely completion of year-end audit. Liaise with auditors with respect to donor and GOAL HQ audit requirements and facilitate audit work.
Maintain and improve appropriate systems of internal control, particularly with respect to field office sites.
Ensure that GOAL HQ and GOAL Ethiopia’s financial procedures and policies are adhered to at all times. Ensure donor guidelines are followed at all times.
Ensure correct allocation to donor budgets of monthly payroll and that all necessary taxes are paid to authorities in a timely manner.
To work at all times in a manner that promotes teamwork within GOAL and assist in the achievement of GOAL’s programme aims.
Work with the heads of department to plan future financial staffing needs based on changes in the overall level of GOAL Ethiopia’s planned activities.
Implement external & internal audit recommendations and provision of progress reports.
Specific Responsibilities
Assume full management responsibility for all Finance Department services and activities including budgeting, general accounting, auditing and grants financial administration.
Manage the development and implementation of the Finance Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area.
Establish, within GOAL Ethiopia’s decentralisation and change process, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly for the Finance Department.
Plan, direct and coordinate, through team members, the Finance Department’s work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes for the Finance Department.
Select, train, motivate and evaluate the finance department staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with finance staff to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Finance Department budget; review the forecast of funds needed for programmes, staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; review expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
Monitor purchase of capital equipment; maintain account of GOAL Ethiopia’s fixed assets, including calculation of depreciation, tracking, inventory and
disposition of assets.
Conduct a variety of Finance Department organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to accounting programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
Direct the preparation of financial reports, analyses and audits.
Ensure compliance with organisational and government policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to fiscal management and investment planning.
Manage the finance system (SAGE) and take responsibility for GOAL Ethiopia’s finance policies.
Manage the annual audit including year-end procedures and accounts in conjunction with the statutory auditors to ensure annual accounts are produced within the required deadlines and regulatory framework.
Contribute to the leadership and management of GOAL Ethiopia as a member of the senior management team, to achieve organisational goals.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Ensures that systems and controls throughout the organisation operate to best international standards
Ensures that accurate Forecasts are maintained for all grants
Ensures that all external and internal reporting deadlines are met
Ensures that there are no ‘surprises’
Mainstreaming:
Familiarize self, understand and implement, according to area of responsibility, GOAL’s policies and procedures on mainstreaming of Gender, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection.
Integrate diversity and inclusion values into day-to-day working practices, policies and procedures and monitor practices for any disproportionate impact.
Actively promote staff sensitivity and awareness on Gender, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection issues.
Approachable and gives positive practical support to staff who may feel vulnerable, victimized or unfairly treated.
Act as a role model and provide feedback to encourage others in supporting employment equity and diversity principles, and the accommodation of other differences in the workplace. Models the flexibility required for working in a diverse environment.
Qualification (Education, Experience, key qualities, skill and competence)
MA/MSc in Accounting or related field with a minimum of 8-10 years of related work experience of which at least 5 years senior management level in an international NGO managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
Demonstrable commitment to GOAL’s mission and values, and to delivering excellent services to GOAL’s beneficiaries.
Demonstrable senior level management experience in areas of financial management including strategic development, operational planning and line management.
Substantial financial management experience including contract and grant based project and programme budgeting and accounting in an international development environment.
Sound understanding of accounting and financial management in the context of the charity sector and the wider international not-for-profit sector.
Proven ability to manage and supervise the work of staff and outsourced suppliers and to manage and improve the quality of their work.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and proven ability to work cross-culturally.
Highly motivated, energetic, organised, positive and inspiring approach to work.
Proven experience of balancing the demands of a variety of stakeholders and projects, judgement and discretion.
Conversant with budgets related to USAID/OFDA, ECHO. UN Agencies, Irish Aid, BPRM, EU, EHF, Irish Aid grants.
At least 5 years’ previous work experience with 3 other international NGOs
Hold an internationally recognized accounting qualification (ACCA).
Proficiency in standard office software packages.
Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, transparent and participatory management.
Strong believe in and support of the decentralisation and change management processes.
Continually looks to improve personal skill, knowledge and work and contributing to capacity development within the team and organization.
How to Apply
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