Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Manage daily financial and accounting operations.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Post supplier invoices and batches in the Serenic system.
• Review and reconcile supplier statements before payment processing.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and closing of accounts.
• Process accounting entries including depreciation, payroll, and adjustments.
• Review financial transactions processed by accountants and cashiers.
• Prepare draft financial reports and management accounts for review by the Finance Manager.

Budget Monitoring

• Monitor timely submission of departmental budgets.
• Review budget proposals to ensure accurate financial representation of activities.
• Maintain organized financial documentation both electronically and in hard copy.
• Conduct regular financial reviews with budget holders.

Donor Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure donor financial policies and procedures are followed.
• Support preparation and submission of donor financial reports.
• Maintain schedules of donor reporting deadlines.
• Participate in donor budget development and proposal preparation.
• Maintain proper documentation for grants and donor reports.

Logistics & Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate with logistics teams regarding supplier issues.
• Participate in inventory verification and stock management when necessary.
• Represent the finance department in procurement and logistics activities.

Personnel Management & Capacity Building

• Supervise finance staff and support their professional development.
• Mentor accounting staff to build internal capacity.
• Provide financial orientation and training to new staff.
• Support training for financial and non-financial managers.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure financial documentation is properly stored and secured.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial information.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct supervision visits to field offices.
• Represent the finance department internally and externally.
• Ensure transparent financial management in line with organizational policies.

Job Requirements

Education

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
• At least 4 years in a similar finance role
• Experience with non-profit or conservation organizations preferred
• Experience working with donors such as
• USAID
• European Union
• United Nations agencies
• Private foundations

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP / IFRS)
• Experience with ERP accounting systems
• Financial analysis and data interpretation skills
• Budget management and donor reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit the following documents:

• Updated CV
• Cover Letter

📧 Send applications to:
ethiopiarecruitment@africanparks.org

📌 Subject line: Senior Finance Officer

📎 File naming format:

Name_Cover Letter_Position Name.pdf

Name_CV_Position Name.pdf

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.