Christian Aid Vacancy Announcement

Position: Finance Manager

About Christian Aid:

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches, and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality, and justice worldwide. Our Ethiopia Country Program has been active since 1998, working to ensure that vulnerable and poor communities can anticipate, adapt, and respond to shocks and stresses, take charge of their own development, and ensure rights, dignity, and inclusion.

Job Description:

Finance Manager Responsibilities:

  • Directly manage the finance function and lead professional financial standards.
  • Manage other finance staff within the country or region.
  • Prepare financial plans and produce financial reports.
  • Manage the financial aspects of donor-funded programs and appeal funding.
  • Support and build the financial capacity of Christian Aid staff within the country or region.
  • Facilitate external, internal, and donor audits.
  • Ensure compliance with donor regulations and statutory requirements.
  • Participate in the Senior Management Team, contributing to strategy and planning.

Further Information:

  • Christian Aid values diversity and welcomes applications from all community sections, irrespective of race, color, gender, age, disability, and religion or belief.
  • Offers a range of rewards and benefits, including generous holiday allowance and work/life balance flexibility.
  • Committed to providing a safe and trusted environment, preventing unwanted behavior such as sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct.
  • Candidates are expected to share and demonstrate Christian Aid’s values, adhere to the Safeguarding policy, and sign the Code of Conduct.

Employment Details:

  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Type of Contract: 2 years Fixed Term
  • Salary: $27,204.00 USD per annum
  • Location: Addis Ababa
  • Deadline: June 30, 2024

Skill and Educational Background:

  • Masters/Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related discipline; or a qualified IFAC accountant (ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in INGOs.
  • Extensive experience in financial management, budgeting, and managing audits.
  • Familiarity with local government regulations and procedures.
  • Demonstrated capacity to manage large institutional funded grants.
  • Skills in budget preparation, analysis, training, consolidated financial reporting, and presentation.
  • Experience in capacity-building work of national organizations is desirable.

Applied Skills/Knowledge and Expertise:

Essential:

  • Strong background in financial principles and practices.
  • Substantial experience in preparing complex budgets and financial reports.
  • Ability to contribute to Senior Management’s strategy and plans.
  • Experience leading a finance function and managing a small team.
  • Logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to implement and evaluate financial control.
  • Verbal and written fluency in English.
  • Experience using computerized financial reporting tools and advanced use of Excel.
  • Experience managing audits, specifically SUN System Accounting application.

Desirable:

  • Experience dealing with institutional donor funding accounting.
  • Demonstrated leadership and solution-oriented abilities.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants who meet the above minimum requirements can submit their application, CV, and non-returnable documents of their credentials through the online link provided in this announcement.

Apply here: Christian Aid Application Link

Application Deadline: June 30, 2024

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.