The Ethiopian Nurses Association (ENA) is the first health professional association in Ethiopia, established in 1952 and a member of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). ENA is a legally recognized professional association that represents over 86,000 nurses in Ethiopia, striving to standardize, and promote quality-nursing services to society through research, education, leadership, and good governance. The association is currently working in harmony with policymakers and other stakeholders to improve the health service. The overall objective of ENA is to improve nursing profession and nurses through training, regulation, leadership, research and improving the quality of nursing service to the society, and improving the health outcomes. It also aims at enhancing the use of health care services with digital health information technologies for Professional empowerment and improves professional governance and leadership with integrity. 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Manage the monthly and yearly financial statements and budgets, including monthly and quarterly forecasting and variance analysis

• Organize the day-to-day budget and financial operations encompassing monitoring and clearance, financial accounting and reporting, workplan and award management including cash flow forecasting and monitoring, while liaising with relevant team members.

• Monitor the financial health of properties to ensure profitability and compliance with budget targets

• Update property records for existing and potential new tenants

• Analyze and interpret financial data to prepare reports, financial statements, and presentations

• Prepare schedules, budgets, and forecasts

• Support the funding allocations and awards, prepare necessary forms for the awards' cycle and implements all budgetary and financial actions, these include workplan funding requests, submission of award budgets, reprogramming of awards and preparation of expenditure batches, while ensuring speedy response to the incident management team's financial requests. Ensure expenditures are appropriately charged to awards in line with the conditions in agreements with donors.

• Follow-up on donor proposals and reporting deadlines; verify and provide budgetary clearance to proposals and reports for resource mobilization team, ensure compliance with relevant financial policies, procedures and emergency SOPs.

• Track and report on financing against budget: monitor implementation rates, consolidate financial data, prepare periodic/ad hoc budgetary and financial statements and returns, identify financial gaps, and recommend alternative action to mangers as appropriate.

• Update and maintain an accurate tracking system of all financial activities pertaining to the emergency preparedness, recovery and response operations at the country level.

• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, calculation and payment of salaries, allowances and other payments to staff, non-staff, contractors and vendors.

• Analyze expenditures against approved allocations, reconcile cash books with bank statements.

• Brief/debrief staff members, consultants, on relevant financial and budgetary rules and procedures.

• Follow-up on any outstanding audit recommendations related to area of work.

Type of Employment:   Contract 

Contract Duration: 1 year to be renewed every 6 months and subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position

Monthly Salary:          

 Per scale

At the Ethiopian Nurses Association, we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are equal opportunity employers, and we’re committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

Reporting Structure

Position Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Position Supervised: None

Work Context

Working condition: Majority of the work is at office level but with potential to travel to different regions

Duration: For one year with a potential extension based on performance

Job Category: Professional

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. 

Job Requirements

Education

• Essential: University Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Business, Public Administration, Economics with specialization in budgeting/accounting
  Desirable: An advanced university degree (Masters Level or above) in business administration, finance, accounting, or related fields. Professional qualification or licensure in accounting/accountancy.

Experience

• Essential: At least two years professional experience in finance, budget/accounting. Demonstrated experience in accounting and consolidation of financial data using Peachtree.
  Desirable: Prior experience in working with the international NGO’s and professional associations. Relevant experience with USAID, GIZ, EU Health Cluster Partners

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgetary and financial management principles and their application.

• Excellent knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, including the application of IPSAS.

• Strong analytical, time management and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of EU or GIZ rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset.

• Strong understanding of core financial concepts

• Experience in financial planning and analysis

• Demonstrated success in financial modeling, budgeting, and cost control

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Experience with property management information systems

• Experience with Excel (financial projections and forecasting)

• Experience with Word (financial projections and forecasting)

• Demonstrated success in financial modeling, budgeting, and cost control

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

How to Apply

Only qualified and interested applicants can send/submit the following documents through email: ethiopian.nurses@gmail.com  or physically to ENA office

A cover letter / application letter (not more than one page)

A CV (not more than 3 pages),

A one-page table summarizing educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process

1.       Refer the vacancy announcement while doing this.

Please DO NOT SUBMIT scanned copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with your application. You will provide them upon request. Make sure that you state the title of the position on the subject of your email.

Note:

• All travel and recruitment related costs should be covered by the applicant.

• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted