VSO Ethiopia: Finance and Administration Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Support grant start-up and close-out activities.
• Prepare monthly budget-versus-actual reports and variance analysis.
• Process expenditure and payment documentation.
• Record and maintain transactions in the SUN system.
• Manage expense claims, advances, and supplier payments.
• Conduct monthly cash and bank reconciliations.
• Correct and re-code transactions when necessary.
• Verify fixed assets and distribution materials.
• Prepare statutory reports and tax payments.
• Support partner financial management and reconciliation.
• Review partner expenditure and financial reports.
• Train and mentor project teams and partners on financial compliance.
• Manage office administration and filing.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and logistics.
• Work with program and MEL teams to ensure financial records support donor reporting.
• Liaise with government offices, auditors, tax authorities, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Relevant finance and administration experience.
• Experience with donor-funded development or humanitarian projects is advantageous.
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, procurement, and administration.
• NGO/INGO experience preferred.
• Knowledge of donor financial compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws and statutory requirements.
• Strong Excel, SUN system, and financial software skills.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to project locations.

How to Apply

Apply for Finance and Administration Officer