ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW   

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and all U.S. territories. FHI 360’s Crisis Response team has been responding to the humanitarian emergency in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, Somali Regions through an integrated Health, Nutrition, WASH, and Protection project to meet the critical needs of the conflict-affected population. FHI 360 aims to expand its reach to the Oromia Region in Negele Borena to provide humanitarian response to affected population and will be implementing the program with the Ethiopia-based national organization, Pastoralist Concern (PC).

POSITION OVERVIEW   

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Officer will focus on providing regular financial and budgetary reports to senior management, leading the management accounting function, offering technical support, and coordinating budgeting and budget monitoring activities. The postholder will ensure effective financial management of the organization’s projects and country operations, act as the focal point for assigned field offices, provide oversight and technical guidance, and contribute to monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability in financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting and Monitoring

• Coordinate and consolidate budget preparation for project proposals in collaboration with program teams and budget holders, ensuring accuracy in cost estimates for program and support functions.
• Work with senior finance staff to develop and implement country-specific budget monitoring tools.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly Budget vs. Actual (BvA) reports and share with budget holders.
• Support budget holders in preparing reliable forecasts and pipeline analyses.
• Analyze financial data to track expenditure trends, highlight variances, and provide actionable insights for management decision-making.
• Facilitate monthly budget monitoring meetings, document key decisions, and follow up on agreed actions.
• Prepare budget revisions, cost modifications, and non-cost extensions in line with donor and organizational requirements.
• Maintain accurate cost estimates of shared costs across projects using master budget tools.
• Ensure fair and transparent allocation of shared costs such as payroll, vehicles, premises, utilities, and administrative overheads.
• Monitor and analyze shared costs regularly to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and ensure efficiency in resource utilization.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance
• Support the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely clearance of outstanding balances.
• Prepare high-quality donor financial reports in compliance with donor rules and deadlines.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for other stakeholders, including local authorities and regulatory bodies.

Field Office Support (Focal Point Role)

• Serve as the finance focal point for assigned field offices, providing guidance and oversight on financial transactions, compliance, and reporting.
• Ensure timely submission of financial documentation from field offices and support in resolving queries and issues.
• Conduct field visits when necessary to provide capacity-building, strengthen internal controls, and ensure adherence to financial policies.

Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening

• Provide training and coaching to finance and non-finance staff to enhance financial management capacity.
• Build the capacity of sub-awardees and partners in financial reporting, compliance, and accountability.
• Contribute to the development, adaptation, and implementation of financial tools and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Safeguarding:

FHI 360 is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries and anyone contracted by FHI 360. This Includes taking measures to protect vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 employees or associated personnel. FHI 360 abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360’s Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and subrecipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

• Strong analytical skills in interpreting budgetary, financial, and management data.
• Familiarity with major donors, including the United Nations, U.S. Government, and other humanitarian agencies.
• Proficient in advanced MS Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Skilled in using software tools to present data clearly and effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a recognized equivalent, with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, with experience sufficient to prepare complex and detailed financial and budget analyses.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, financial management systems, and auditing.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV, cover letter on the FHI 360 portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.