Lutheran World Federation/LWF/ - Ethiopia Program is a registered foreign charity which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia. LWF Ethiopia works closely with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), the Ethiopian Government, UN organizations and other funding partners. Its thematic areas include promotion of food security and sustainable livelihood, sustainable natural resources managment, emergency preparedness, response and rehabilitation, and capacity building.
LWF Ethiopia is currently looking for highly motivated and competent professional to fill in the following post.
Reporting to: The Resident Representative Duty Station: Addis Ababa
The Finance Manager shall be answerable to the Resident Representative and is a member of the Senior Management Team. His/her major responsibilities are:
Undertaking the general management of finance for the country office in managing/supervising accounting systems and resources;
Conducting financial management across the program, ensuring the application of LWF/DWS financial policies and procedures;
Following up the accounting activities and financial management of the field programs;
Ensuring that the accounting systems are maintained to provide the information required for planning, monitoring and reporting for program operations, safeguarding assets, discharging liabilities and legal responsibilities;
Participating in the major administrative activities of the Senior Management Team and such activities include: the recruitment, transfer, promotion, suspension, and termination of the LWF-ET senior staff;
Ensuring that all necessary internal controls are in place;
Ensuring that annual auditing is in place on time;
Reporting to Management, Geneva Head Office and donors including UNHCR + ECHO;
Ensuring compliance with protocols and procedures for electronic data storage, backups and security and;
Supervision of finance and other staff as may be directed by the Resident Representative.
Terms of employment is one year with possibility of extension Attractive salary Female applicants are encouraged to apply NGO Experience is advantageous
Job Requirement
Masters or Bachelor Degree in Accounting with minimum of related experience of 6 years for Masters and 9 years for Bachelor out of which 2 years is on relevant managerial position. Professional accreditation such as ACCA, CPA or CMA is also preferred.
Key skills/characteristics required:
Experience with NGO development and humanitarian relief work and understanding of relevant issues;
Ability and experience in fund raising and communication with back donors;
Good personnel management skills, with the ability to demonstrate skills in leading a multi-disciplinary team;
Ability to present information and concepts clearly, both verbally and on paper;
Good written and spoken English, Computer Excellency – [proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and accounting packages such as ACCPAC;
Administrative experience with knowledge of establishing and maintaining office systems;
Ability to lead and work as a member of a team with mutual respect and understanding;
Ability to perform under pressure and creative in solving problems;
Ability of planning for better future and crisis management.
The ideal candidate will also: Demonstrate commitment to the values, aims and principles of LWF/DWS, including equal opportunity, gender sensitivity and respect God-given rights of all human beings.