Senior Finance Officer

Position Overview

An established organization is recruiting a Senior Finance Officer to ensure effective and sound financial management across regional and Area Program offices. This position operates under the guidance of the Finance & Grants Manager and is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of financial record keeping and reporting in accordance with organizational and donor requirements.

Duty Station & Contract Details

• Location: Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
• Contract Duration: Up to December 31, 2026
• Application Closing Date: April 17, 2026

About the Organization

Our organization is committed to promoting positive impact in a broken world. We are defined by our ability to make people's lives measurably better, and our collective success is measured by the impact we deliver. We operate under a set of core values that guide all our work and how we conduct ourselves.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management – Cash and Disbursement

• Ensure sound cash management is maintained at both Area Program and regional offices
• Ensure the availability of cash for smooth project implementation across all office levels
• Assist project offices with budget preparations, budget reforecasts, and monthly cash flow requests
• Prepare monthly budget variance explanations
• Review regional and project office payment documents based on Delegation of Authority

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Ensure project office transactions are properly coded and accounted for
• Review project office financial documents and reports for irregularities
• Coordinate financial reporting and analysis activities

Key Requirements

• Ensure proper internal controls are maintained
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to donor requirements and applicable government regulations
• Maintain the highest standards of financial record keeping and reporting