ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE

Position:                                Junior ​Finance Officer

Term of Employment:         One year with possibility of extension

Duty Station(s):                    Bahir-Dar Ethiopia              

Required Number:               One

Application Deadline:          October 2,2025

Background

The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI), formerly known as the Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), is a strategy and delivery-oriented government institute created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of Ethiopia’s agriculture sector, which is a key contributor to the country’s GDP, exports, and workforce. The ATI’s work is cantered on improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers (SHFs) across the country for improved income, inclusiveness, resilience, and sustainability. 

The ATI works to transform the agriculture sector in Ethiopia by conducting policy and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support and capacity building, coordinating. 

platforms to better integrate partners and projects and designing and directly leading several innovative/pilot interventions. The Institute joins forces with various stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, farmers, and development partners, to support the implementation of agricultural development programs and initiatives. In addition, the ATI collaborates with national and international partners to facilitate knowledge exchange and learning opportunities. The Institute plays a crucial role in generating and disseminating information to support evidence-based decision-making in Ethiopia’s agricultural sector.

Our Culture 

We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results.  Our culture is one where talented, dedicated, and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.  

At ATI, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector.  We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training.  We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training, and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

​​​ On behalf of the regional office, collect funds and effect payments according to ATI standard procedures. The main function is to collect money and effect different payments like workshops and other procurement related payments that daily occur in relation to the regional ATI office.    ​​ 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• ​​​Prepare receipt vouchers and collect cash and/or cheque from various sources and organizations and deposit intact into the regional Bank accounts. 

• ​Ensure that all collections and payments are done against serially pre-numbered cash receipt and cash payment vouchers.  

• ​Prepare Payment sheet and effect payment as per the ATI policy and procedure manual up on requests and the fulfilment of the necessary documentation. 

• ​Record daily transactions and Perform account reconciliations. 

• ​Maintain custody of financial documents, and other files. 

• ​Maintain petty cash fund, keep in the safe place, and prepares cash report with all supporting documents. 

• ​Request for replenishment when the expenditure reaches 75% of the petty cash fund upon the authorization and approval of the Cluster Secretariat Lead and Finance Officer-Regional. 

• ​Prepare receipts for Government withheld taxes VAT & WHT and provide to the supplier up on effecting the payment. 

• ​Obtain a copy of VAT registration certificate and TIN from suppliers whenever effecting a payment. 

• ​Keep payments, vouchers, and their supporting documents in a safe place until they are transferred to the head office monthly. 

• Prepare VAT and WHT report. 

• ​Scan and Attach Financial supportive documents on Agresso Finance for every registered Vouchers. 

• ​For reconciliation purposes keep a copy of each payment and maintain it in the regional office. 

• ​Prepare receipt vouchers and collect refunds for personal telephone, faxes, and vehicle usage. 

• ​Prepare weekly cash position for the consumption of bank signatories. 

• ​Reconcile cash accounts with financial documents and update the cash book regularly.  

• ​Checks and pays all office bills /telephone, fax, water, electricity, house rents, etc. on time. 

• ​Comply with all relevant ATI policies and procedures.  

• ​Ensure the effective and efficient use of all ATI resources to keep costs low. 

• ​Perform all other duties related to the position and assist the Senior Finance Officer in his/her daily routine.​​ 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, TRAININGS AND EXPERIENCE:

• ​​​BA degree in accounting from recognized university/college 

• ​At least two years related work experience working as a cashier, Junior Finance officer, Accountant, or related position,  

• ​Skill in the overall management of cash  

• ​Knowledge of Microsoft applications is necessary; knowledge of accounting software like QB, Peachtree and others is advantageous. 

• ​Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Amharic is highly desired.​​ 

How To Apply

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) a CV (maximum 5 pages) to https://apply.ati.gov.et. It is mandatory to mention the position title in both the subject line of your cover letter and the Outlook email subject line. Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.

Women are highly encouraged to apply .

NB. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.