Stichting Wageningen Research Finance Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Stichting Wageningen Research Finance Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Position Summary

Working within RAISE-FS Mekelle Liaison office, under the direct supervision of the Liaison office team leader and technical supervision of the SWR Ethiopia Finance and Admin Manager, the Finance officer has the overall financial and budget management responsibility in relation with payment handling, reviewing and reporting of the accounting transaction of the RAISE-FS Liaison office project activities.

Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Finance officer will include the following:

Participate in work plan development and budget forecasting of the project

Participate and assist the procurement process of the liaison office in consultation with the SWR Ethiopia Finance and Admin Manager

Assist the team leader in consolidating monthly cash forecast and follow up for timely cash transfer from SWR Ethiopia office.

Assist the team leader in daily financial activities; tracking expenditure reports or transactions and verifying accuracy and check for completeness.

Responsible for managing both cash and bank transactions in the RAISE-FS Mekelle Liaison office.

Prepare or review payment requests for project activities including trainings, workshops and other RAISE-FS project related expenditures.

Review financial transaction documents ensuring that the SWR Ethiopia policies and procedures and donor and local government rules and regulations are followed

Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and make physical cash count on weekly and monthly basis

Ensure that advances are cleared as per SWR Ethiopia policy

As required travel to project sites and effect payment based on authorized documents.

Assist the liaison office team leader, project team members and partners in providing advice in general financial policies and procedures.

Prepare monthly financial report package (weekly

cash count and bank statement, expenditure reports, and supporting documents) and send to the SWR Ethiopia finance unit

Perform any other similar tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor.

What we offer

Depending on candidate’s education and work experience, we offer a competitive salary as per the organization scale which is negotiable within the range of the salary scale assigned for the position. We also offer other benefit packages as per the internal HR manual.

Education, Knowledge, and Skills Required

Five years and more related experience in related field.

First Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related discipline

Demonstrated competency with computerized general ledger software is a plus

Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly in Word and Excel

Excellent oral and written English communication skill.

Willing to travel to RAISE-FS project sites , when required

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and appropriate flexibility.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to apply by sending a motivation letter with updated CV by email at info.SWREthiopia@gmail.com . Please include the position title of the application in the subject line.

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