Job Opportunity: Finance Officer position available at JSI RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE, INC in Addis Ababa. Accounting and Finance jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

Organization Background

JSI is a US-based public health nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance programs throughout the world. In Ethiopia, JSI has been working to improve health outcomes for more than 25 years, implementing more than 60 projects and working in every region. JSI has historically managed a large portfolio of projects focusing on the quality, and equity in access of, RMNCAH services, primary health care (PHC) including community health program, digital health, health information systems (HIS), supply chain management, public health emergency responses, and social and behavior change. 

Role Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer is responsible for preparation of payment vouchers, process advance request, maintain financial documents and ensuring compliance with regulations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Verification of expense and receipt vouchers and ensuring that all payments meet JSI policies and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare payment vouchers for all expenditures, check budget availability, ensure all payments are supported by documentation as required by the JSI and donor regulations and are allocated to the appropriate cost category.
• Provide information to appropriate staff concerning payments, advances, required documentation and other financial related information.
• Process all travel advance requests and travel expense reports, checking for accuracy and compliance with the JSI and donor regulations.
• Coordinate financial arrangements and payments for trainings, workshops and others.
• Maintain proper filing system for financial and related documents and ensure that all financial documents are stamped paid.
• Liaise with the bank for any bank related process and communications. 
• Support the monthly consolidation and close-out of all accounts and preparation of financial reports.
• Support the review of existing accounting procedures and financial systems; implement changes as required.

Basic Requirement 

• BA Degree in Accounting with 7 years of experience. 
• Experience with QuickBooks accounting software.
• Strong working knowledge of government rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels.
• Willingness to travel to project implementation areas to support field operation. 

JSI/WEI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity; Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D

How To Apply

Interested applicants who met the above minimum requirements should send and apply at WWW.Ethiojobs.net. Please submit Only your application letter and CV in English detailing your experiance , exposure and skills that are relevant to the post. Please do not attach copies of your transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.