Job Summary:
ACORD Ethiopia is a leading local NGO implementing innovative urban, pastoral, and agro-pastoral development projects across Ethiopia. The organization focuses on resilience building, sustainable livelihoods, women’s empowerment, and natural resource management.
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the organization’s finance, administration, and operational functions, ensuring sound financial management, compliance with donor and legal requirements, and efficient operational support for program implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and audit processes.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor regulations, and Ethiopian laws.
- Oversee procurement, logistics, asset management, inventory control, and office administration.
- Manage HR functions, including recruitment, payroll administration, staff performance management, and capacity building.
- Monitor project budgets and support project teams with financial and operational coordination.
- Strengthen internal control systems, operational procedures, and risk management practices.
- Prepare and review financial reports to support management decision-making.
- Supervise and mentor finance, administration, and support staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
- 4–5 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years in a similar finance and administration role within a local or national NGO.
- Experience in project finance, administration, and operations management.
- Knowledge of Ethiopian tax, labor, and financial regulations.
- Understanding of donor compliance and grant management requirements.
- Experience with accounting software and financial management systems.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Skills Required:
- Accounting / Finance
- Hr / Public / Admin
- Sales / Marketing / Business / Management
