Organizational Overview
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Quality Improvement (MERQ) is a private consulting firm established by a team of enthusiastic Ethiopian professionals with a mix of medical, public health, program evaluation, health care quality, and capacity building backgrounds.
MERQ is a firm that aspires to be a pragmatic choice for those who are looking for genuine engagement in research, scientific inquiries, and program implementation. It has been operating in Ethiopia since 2013, has done several small-scale and large-scale undertakings of public health of social importance, and has collaborated with several local and international partners. Most of its engagements were contractual, and at the moment have expanded to grant management.
MERQ is currently undergoing restructure reform. To that end, in the coming month, MERQ plans to hire qualified candidates for the positions posted on Ethiojobs and the announcements are legible for both internal and external applicants. We highly encourage you to apply and join our team.
Job Summary
The Finance Manager will lead, provide strategic guidance, and implement all internal financial matters according to MERQ's finance policies, donor/client standards and provisions, and applicable local legislation. The Finance Manager ensures an efficient distribution of a company's financial resources, is responsible for the budget planning and supports the executive management team by offering insights and financial advice that will allow them to make the company's best business decisions. He/She is responsible for MERQ's financial health. He/She is regularly producing financial reports, tracks company financial statements, and developing strategies based on financial research. Provide financial guidance to SMT in making sound business decisions in the long and short term. He/she facilitates the organization and analyzes financial data and evidence to reduce financial problem solving and decision-making processes. The finance manager regularly plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, controls, and supervises the overall MERQ's internal finance activities, and ensures efficient financial and payment services to its clients and staff.
Main Responsibilities
Reports To: CEO
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