Finance & Administration Officer

Post Date: March 26, 2013
Deadline: April 6, 2013

IMMEDIATE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
(Re-Advertised)

Company: HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation seeks the following professional for the Beles SUNRise Project (BSP) being implemented in close partnership with the Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Development and other regional stakeholders in Tigray National Regional State.

Position: Finance & Administration Officer (reporting to the Project Manager)

Main Tasks: The Finance & Administration Officer will be responsible for the planning and execution of the day to day financial & administrative operations of the project; ensure sound and prudent financial management and controls are in place; provide support to project team in preparation of financial budget and provide guidance in budgetary and resource management processes; manages the accounting package, prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with the organization’s financial policies and procedures; ensure overall office infrastructure & systems are operating effectively; oversight of good administration and procurement practices; ensure continuous improvement of office systems, administer and follow up contracts; provide administrative support to the project team; supervise administrative support staffs; liaison with partners for logistical and administrative supports.

Duty Station: Mekelle, with travelling in the region.

Requirement: Bachelor Degree in accounting with a minimum five years’ working experience in supervisory accounting, finance and administration position.

Skills: Strong finance and office administration skills; excellent social and interpersonal communication skills and team spirit; good experience in computer based financial and accounting systems and budgeting; sound knowledge of the laws & regulations governing the operations of CSOs, tax and labor laws; high degree of initiative, integrity and accountability.

Languages: Good communication skills in English (written and oral). Knowledge of Tigrigna language is advantageous.

Start & Duration of Employment: Beginning of assignment: mid-April 2013 or earliest possible date with initial one year contract (subject to 45 days probation period) with possibility of extension based on performance. Salary and other benefits will be as per organization rules and regulations

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are required to submit until April 6, 2013 non-returnable copies of: 1) Application letter in English; 2) Detailed CV; 3) Copies of academic degrees, diplomas or certificates; 4) Work certificates, and 5) Three references. Those who applied before need not to reapply again.

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
F&AO Application
P.O.Box. 27507/1000
Addis Ababa

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