PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:
- The Finance Assistant will provide finance and administrative support to the IFES-Ethiopia field office.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in handling petty cash;
- Assists in preparing monthly financial reports and staff payroll;
- Assists in reviewing travel expense reports;
- Assists with banking transactions;
- Assists in the preparation of budgets;
- Assists in the preparation of Field Office Wire Transfer Requests to be submitted to IFES HQ;
- Handles photocopying and scanning of field expense reports and other reports;
- Assist in arranging travel logistics for international staff, national staff and participants in events;
- Assists in practical arrangements for event coordination;
- Assists in keeping records/storage of all office supplies;
- Provides administrative and secretarial support services for the office;
- Assist in maintenance of the office facility including obtaining quotations for required services and arranging for repairs;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS
- The ability to remain organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
- Ability to complete tasks with supervision;
- Excellent communication skills in order to be able to work with IFES program and administrative staff to identify and resolve issues;
- Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment;
- Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management/Accounting or equivalent;
- Demonstrated financial management and accounting skills;
- Proven ability to work as part of a team and being able to meet deadlines;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Accounting Software, specifically QuickBooks is an added advantage;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Proficiency in Amharic and English is required.
TRAVEL: Travel may be required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard office work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
How to Apply
Please state the subject line of your email As “Finance Assistant”
More Information
- Job City Addis Ababa