SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER (for Ethiopian National Only) 43 views0 applications

JOB VACANCY

SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER– OXFAM IN ETHIOPIA

LOCATION: ADDIS ABABA

CONTRACT LENGTH: till March 31, 2020

LEVEL: C1 NATIONAL

Background

A new Oxfam Country Strategy (OCS) was finalized in 2015 and a Country Operating Model (COM) in 2016. A transition process has been completed to amalgamate all existing Oxfam operations in country under one roof. A new operating model has been introduced for Vision 2020 and will be rolled out and embedded in Ethiopia over the next 3 years. A key component of this is the establishment of an Executing Affiliate (EA) to operationalize the Oxfam programme in Ethiopia, under the oversight of the Oxfam International Country Director (OI CD). As the legally registered entity in the country, it employs in-country staff, is the asset holder, primary contract signatory with in-country donors and suppliers, manages finances and provides back office support and IT systems, and represents the Oxfam Confederation in country. Complementing the work of the Executing Affiliate are Partner Affiliates that provide funding (restricted and unrestricted), thematic expertise and influencing capacity.

The role

The Senior Finance Manager is accountable for and manages the Finance function Oxfam in Ethiopia. Ensures effective and efficient operation of Finance function across the country program to deliver timely, reliable and accurate, and high-quality accounting and financial management and reporting activities and requirements using a risk-based approach. Advises managers on the interpretation and implementation of a wide range of Oxfam’s Financial policies and procedures and best practices with regards to the financial management and internal controls and ensures effective and efficient implementation of financial and business controls and compliance with Oxfam’s policies and procedures. Supports managers in financial controls by providing operational and strategic financial analysis and management accounting reports for business planning, decision making and risk management. Ensures compliance with local laws and statutory audit and financial reporting requirements as well as Oxfam and donors’ policies and procedures. The job holder is expected to contribute to operational planning and implementation of corporate and regional Finance initiatives.