Job title: Finance and Compliance File Clerk

Duty Station: Head office - Addis Ababa

Reports to: Compliance and Finance Database Administrator

Number of Posts: 1 (One)

Application Deadline: May 14,2022

About GOAL

GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability.

GOAL is a non-for profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years, towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS. Currently, we work with pastoralist, agropastoral, pastoral dropouts, rural small holder farmers, rural/urban youth and street children to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience in Ethiopia working closely with local communities, local government, donors and other key actors. GOAL E Humanitarian Response is centered on nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, multipurpose cash, NFIs and protection interventions in country wide while the recovery and development focus on livelihoods, economic opportunities, health, health and nutrition system strengthening and WASH with solid emphasis on integrated programming and community-based approach in Oromiya regional state. The Street Children programme is implemented with local partners in Addis Ababa and Hawassa.

We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are eliminated and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO, UNHCR, WFP, UNOCHA and other private donors.

ABOUT THE POSITON:

The Finance and Compliance File Clerk will ensure accurate recording, arrangement, and security of files in the Finance Department of GOAL Ethiopia Head Office.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/DUTIES

• Responsible for receiving vouchers/other documents from the Finance Officers at HO (the receiver and the provider of the file will sign as evidence for transfer of the files).
• Responsible to keep the files in a locked cabinet.
• Label box files in accordance with the file labelling system
• Responsible for providing files to finance staff when needed using the format designed for this purpose
• File returned documents back to their original place
• Follow up on files not retuned by staff
• When finance documents are requested to be taken by staff from other departments, responsible to report to HOF/ Compliance and Finance Database Administrator and to get approval to provide the requested files.
• To scan copy and send official finance documents ordered by staff in the Finance Department
• Assist the finance staff as required by them in performing elementary finance works.
• Familiarize self to GOAL Donor Compliance issues and implement accordingly in area of responsibility. 
• Understand the terms and conditions of each donor and comply with same.
• Responsible for other tasks as required by the HOF/Compliance and Finance Database Administrator other staff after the above tasks are completed

Job Requirements

JOIN US

Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and add value to your professional advancement? Then join us if you have:

• Diploma in Accounting or related field or 12 complete with 1 - 2 years’ work experience.
• Prior experience in accounting or related field.

Desirable qualities, skills, and competences:

• Good organizing, labelling, recording and documenting skill.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Able to work in team.
• Ability to communicate (Spoken and Written) in the English language.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications – Word and Excel, use of internet and e-mail.

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position

REMUNERATION and BENEFITS:

• GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.
• A chance to develop tangible experience.
• Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people. 

COMMITMENTS:

GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture.

GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations. Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safeguarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other policy, rules and regulation of the organization.

GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply using THIS LINK

Note: GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply! Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam. Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage. GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process