Finance Officer, Ethiopia Country Program

PATH

Ethiopia
Financial transactions management
Monthly financial closing
Budget monitoring and reporting
The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial transactions, monthly financial closing, budget status update, support training, and travel payments, and others

Job Summary

  • The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial transactions, monthly financial closing, budget status update, support training, and travel payments, and others.
  • Ensure compliance with all USG and PATH policies, practices, and regulations; advise project staff on donor requirements.
  • Prepare different project financial reports to project management teams and internal and external stakeholders including donors and relevant government reports.

Matching Summary

The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial transactions, monthly financial closing, budget status update, support training, and travel payments, and others.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial transactions management
  • Monthly financial closing
  • Budget monitoring and reporting
  • Payroll approval
  • Bank account reconciliations
  • USG and PATH policies compliance
  • Supplier and staff inquiries

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and relationship building
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Analytical approach
  • Strong work ethics and integrity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or business-related field
  • Experience in developing, monitoring, and reporting on complex budgets
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable USG rules and regulations
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications including word and excel
  • Hands-on work experience with Business World - Multi currency and payroll processing
  • Experience in managing project funds, preparation of bank reconciliations, financial statements, and financial reporting and data analysis, auditing, and taxation
  • Professional proficiency in English required

Work Rights

Not specified

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