Senior Finance officer

About the Organization

Integrated Service on Health and Development Organization (ISHDO) is seeking a Senior Finance Officer for our Addis Ababa office.

Position Summary

The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for the overall finance and grant management at ISHDO. This role involves designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining effective finance and grant management, monitoring, and reporting systems. The Senior Finance Officer will review transactions in the accounting system, maintain accurate financial records, compile and analyze financial information, create periodic reports, and perform audits while resolving discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate cash flow to ensure sufficient funds to cover project activities and plans
• Support the Budget Holder and Finance and Admin Head in preparing monthly cash forecasts in a timely manner
• Ensure payment request documents are properly completed, signed by authorized personnel, and include all necessary supporting documentation in compliance with ISHDO policies, donor requirements, and local regulations
• Prepare, review, and consolidate monthly financial reports for distribution to budget holders and donors
• Track various grants and perform general ledger account reconciliation and bank statement reconciliation
• Prepare journal entries and financial statements
• Regularly clear receivables and payables
• Maintain the fixed asset system
• Assist with annual budgeting processes
• Compile grant applications and expenditure reports
• Prepare statistical and financial reports for management and donors
• Maintain records retention in accordance with organizational policies
• Support the Finance and Admin Head in meeting the Finance Unit's objectives
• Follow and adhere to all ISHDO policies, procedures, and grant compliance requirements

Employment Details

• Position Type: Full-time
• Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Reports to: Finance and Admin Head