NEW JOB VACANCY IN ETHIOPIA FOR FINANCE OFFICER

  Job by Save The Children
Posted: 09.22.2016
Closing Date: 09.28.2016
Category: Accounting and Finance, Business and Administration, Managemen
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Location: SNNPR 
Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
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Job Description
Save the Children (SC) has an opening for the following Re-Advertised position.  If you are interested to join our team, please review below position specification and requirement to help you make a decision 
 Job Title: Finance Officer
Place of Work:  Konso
 Monthly Salary in ETB
   
As per the organization scale
No. of Positions: one
 Length of Contract:  one year
                     
    Ensure that all finance undertakings are done as per the finance policy and procedural of SC.
    Apply all regulations and laws and any statutory requirements in computation of payment.

    Responsible for review of Field & Satellite office finance document and give comment & feedback to all AFOs.

    Ensure that any approved payment should be specified the budget line which will help for charge on and coding

    Ensure that any charge and coding should be according to SC chart of account.
    Review field offices balance sheet accounts critically and makes necessary correction before end of each month.
    Ensure all transaction are encoded to GLACOS and coding are checked before posted to Agresso.
    Ensure financial data posted in to Agresso on daily basis and review documents before posting.

    Follow up all documents are cancelled with PAID staff.

    Follow up staff advance list is updated and communicate to AFOs to advise their staff to settle advance on time.
    Advise Satellite office finance team to settle Tax and pension contribution is timely paid to tax authority
    on monthly basis.
    Review field and Satellite office financial documents and give review feedback for timely correction.
    Ensure offices under Hawassa are using standard SCI financial formats and policies
    Perform other duties as required by the immediate supervisor 

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

    Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
    Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
    Ambition:
        Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
        Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
        Future orientated, thinks strategically

    Collaboration:
        Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
        Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
        Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

    Creativity:
        Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
        Willing to take disciplined risks

    Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency    

Job Requirements

    First Degree in Accounting/Financial management

    2 years for Bachelor Degree holder preferably with NGO

    Broad understanding programs management and operations

    Ability to work independently and take personal initiative

    Excellent written and spoken English language skills

    Strong supervisory management skill
    Strong interpersonal skills

    Excellent computer skills in Microsoft office Excel, Word, Power Point, etc. and knowledge of financial management software like Agresso, Sun system will be an asset

How to Apply
Interested applicants who met the MINIMUM requirements should send the following through Ethiopia.hawassarecruitment@savethechildren.org  before or on September 28, 2016
     A CV (not more than 3 pages)
    A cover letter (not more than one page)
    A one page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process. Refer the vacancy announcement while doing this
Please DO NOT SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU STATE THE CODE OF THE VACANCY ON THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. For hard copy applicants you can forward your application through Save the Children; P.O. Box 1577; Hawassa; Ethiopia ensuring that the job title is clearly stated in the cover letter. All applications should be received within 07 days of this advertisement.
We need to keep children safe and as such, our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will, therefore, be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
In the selection of its staff, Save the Children is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.
Note: All travel costs should be covered by the applicant if invited for written exam or interview