Solidaridad is a global civil society organization (CSO) that provides market driven solutions for sustainable production practices across different supply chains. We envision a world in which all we produce, and all we consume, can sustain us while respecting the planet, each other and the next generations. Our mission is to bring together supply chain players and engage them with innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all stakeholders.

Position in the Organization

In consultation with the Regional Senior Finance Manager / Country Manager-Ethiopia, the Stand-in Finance and Administration Officer shall.

Result areas

• Process and prepare financial and project reports for the purpose of checking account balances, facilitating purchases, etc.
• Maintain projects General ledger in QuickBooks/ Network system and ensure reconciliations
• Review and adhere to department and project budgets.
• Perform routine accounting to produce analyses and reports as requested by the Senior Regional Finance Manager.
• Support in overseeing and managing country accounting.
• Creating, sending, and following- up on invoices.
• Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets.
• Review and audit financial statements and reports, ensure all calculations and data entries are correct.
• Reconcile any discrepancies and errors identified.
• Report any troubling discoveries or suspicion of wrongdoing to proper authorities.
• Collect information for and prepare payroll payments for employees.
• Assist the Senior Regional Finance Manager in creating financial reports on a regular basis.
• Adhere to the organization’s financial policies and procedures.
• Answers questions and provide assistance to stakeholders as needed.
• Attend finance department and organization-wide meetings and assist with financial reporting to project managers and senior executives.
• Supporting in a smooth running of Country offices and coordinating administration functions.
• Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
• Maintain petty cash account in QuickBooks and make surprise upcountry office petty cash counts.
• Support partner organizations in financial training in reporting and ensure their reports have adequate supporting documents.
• Perform other work duties assigned by the Regional Senior Finance Manager.

Duration: 6- Months contract (Maternity Cover)

Reporting line: Regional Senior Finance Manager / Country Manager-Ethiopia

Job Requirements

Knowledge and experience

• Relevant academic level education preferred Master or higher – in relevant field e.g. Accounting, Audit, Commerce, etc.
• ACCA or it's equivalent
• At least three (3) years’ experience.
• Understanding of accounting software, systems, and standards.
• Understand the funding environment and funder requirements.

Specific job requirements

• Accounting skills.
• Financial reporting and commercial acumen.
• Computer skills: proficient at using excel and accounting software.
• Problem-solving orientation and analytical thinking.
• Proactive in asking questions and asking for help when needed.

How to Apply

Interested candidates that meet the above qualifications should send their cover letter, CVs and salary expectation to:

Emails: hr.eca@solidaridadnetwork.org Subject: “Finance and Administration Officer”

 Deadline: 15 May, 2021 at 5:00 pm (EAT).

 The CVs will be evaluated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.