About ZOA

ZOA supports those affected by violent conflicts, natural disasters, and chronic poverty in fragile states, irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or age.  By working alongside communities, we contribute to signs of hope and restoration, supporting people to overcome hardship and rebuild their lives. Inspired by our Christian faith, we provide relief, hope and recovery to people impacted by conflicts and disasters, as we work towards a world where people have hope and live dignified lives in peaceful communities. We value people, we are faithful, we are good stewards, and we serve with integrity. In Ethiopia, ZOA delivers innovative, and ground-breaking projects in Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH, TVET, Humanitarian Relief, and Peacebuilding, with a strong focus on inclusion, participation and sustainability, thereby achieving lasting positive change.

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits to meet the specific needs of our staff and their families.

Purpose:

The Senior Financial Officer contributes to the overall success of the finance department of the Program Office but also ensuring that financial duties assigned are carried out in a professional and timely manner.

Typical Responsibilities - Key end Results of the Position:*

• Checking the accuracy of documents from program areas
• Prepare JV’s and re-allocations for assigned program areas and A.A
• Prepare balance sheet specifications per quarter as assigned
• Support designated sub-field offices, if any by periodic visits
• Support the annual projects audits/spot checks
• Ensuring all supporting documents are complete before payment approval
• Ensure daily transactions are in compliance to the Policies & Procedures
• Ensure timely cash collection from donors through timely reporting
• Perform GL analysis and ensure correctness of the financial data entered by the FOs
• Perform bank reconciliations as necessary
• Prepare a quarterly cash request based on forecasted activity plan.
• Send the actual vs budget report to budget holders
• Prepare Termination Benefits
• Prepare financial reports to donors
• Exchange reports and financial data as per the set timeframe.
• Monthly staff payroll preparation
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by your supervisor

Dealing with Problems:

The incumbent should have a high degree of problem analysis for both external and internal environments in order to propose viable solution which is in line with the organizational rules and regulations

Communications and Working Relationships:

The incumbent should have medium degree of communication skills in order to deal with colleagues, other internal and external parties including business people.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and Finance
• Minimum of eight years of related experience in Accounting and Finance
• Excellent English language communication and reporting skills
• Good knowledge of accounting policy
• Sufficient Knowledge and proven skills of using financial computer system software & programs
• Experience working with NGO is preferred

Skills Specific to the Post

• Trustworthy and reliable
• Good attention to details and numbers.
• Perform duties with utmost level of integrity and honesty.
• Ability to act in a professional and ethical manner
• Good Communications Skill both English and local language
• Ability to manage multiple assignments  and demanding workload