Finance And Administration Officer

About the Job

Tearfund Ethiopia is looking for a Finance and Administration Officer for its Ethiopia Joint Response (EJR) project funded by the Dutch Relief Alliance (DRA).

The Finance and Administration Officer will provide financial control and accounting services to the Tearfund project office in Harar in accordance with Tearfund Finance Policies and Procedures.

The role also involves managing administrative duties such as office logistics, procurement, and maintaining records.

The officer will carry out day-to-day finance functions and ensure proper implementation of Tearfund’s financial systems and procedures in order to safeguard Tearfund’s assets, minimize the risk of financial loss and fraud, and satisfy donor and statutory audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget management and financial planning support.
• Recording, review, and control of financial and administrative documents.
• Bank account and cash management.
• Processing payments and financial transactions.
• Financial reporting in line with donor and organizational requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with donor regulations, Tearfund policies, and statutory obligations.
• Managing daily administrative duties including office logistics and procurement.

About You

Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in similar Finance and Administration roles within an INGO.
• Proven experience in a project-based environment, particularly in INGOs.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, internal financial controls, and procedures.
• Experience in accounting/bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll management, procurement, and office administration.

Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of financial/accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures.
• Practical knowledge of accounting and financial software.
• Knowledge of donor compliance and reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Proven ability to manage office administration and support procurement processes.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Amharic.

Personal Qualities

• Committed to Tearfund's Mission, Values, and Beliefs.
• High level of integrity, honesty, and strong professional ethics regarding confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Team player with ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team.
• Understanding and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues with ability to remain neutral.
• Willingness to travel locally to project sites.

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Economics / Statistics
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management