Job Description
About Us
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) implements the Governance Modernization to Enable Efficient Service Delivery (GMESD) Project, financed by the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group, to strengthen the Government's capacity to mobilize and manage public financial resources. The MOF invites qualified and interested candidates to apply positions described below.
Background
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is responsible for ensuring sound public financial management and maintaining an effective government accounting and financial bou reporting system. As part of its mandate, the Ministry develops accounting poli-949 cies, prepares consolidated government financial statements, strengthens internal financial controls, and supports evidence-based decision-making through reliable financial information.
The Government of Ethiopia is implementing comprehensive Public Financial Management (PFM) reforms to improve transparency, accountability, efficiency, and fiscal sustainability. A key component of these reforms is the transition from a modified cash-based accounting system to the International Public Sector Ac- counting Standards (IPSAS), supported by the implementation of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) and other digital financial my management initiatives.
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The Government Accounts Division plays a central role in establishing government accounting standards, maintaining the chart of accounts, consolidating financial information from federal government institutions, preparing annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting the implementation of IPSAS across federal public bodies.
To strengthen these reforms and improve the quality and timeliness of government financial reporting, the Ministry of Finance seeks to recruit a qualified senior government Expert to provide technical Experts in government accounting, financial reporting, consolidation, reconciliation, financial analysis, and IPSAS implementation.
Job Requirements
Education:
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible legal experience in public sector reform, public finance, tax and customs law, commercial transactions and/or donor-financed projects.
Demonstrated experience in legal drafting (proclamations, regulations, directives, guidelines and contracts) and in providing legal opinions and policy implementation support
Quantity Required: 1
Duration: 12 months (renewable based on performance)
Duty Station: Public Finance Reform Division (PFRD), Ministry of Finance, Addis Ababa
Salary: As per the scale Based on the salary scale established for temporary staff-supported by development partners-in federal and regional government offices for programs or projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the drafting, review and harmonization of tax and customs proclamations, regulations and directives (income tax, VAT, excise, turnover tax, withholding tax, stamp duty and customs).
Provide legal opinions to MoF, the Ministry of Revenue and the Cus-lo toms Commission; advise on double taxation agreements and international tax cooperation.
Advise on tax disputes and appeals; deliver legal training to relevant officials.
Skills & Competencies
How To Apply
The Ministry now invites eligible and experienced candidates to indicate their interest to providing the required service. The interested applicants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualification and relevant experience required above by submitting their credentials documents that include cover letter and CVs to MoF You can register in person at the Ministry of Finance-Competency and Human Resource Management Executive, 3rd Floor, Office No. 302-by presenting the originals and non-returnable photocopies of your educational credentials and work experience documents.
