World Vision Ethiopia began its first intervention in Ethiopia in 1971 with relief and opened the Ethiopia office in 1975. Relief, rehabilitation and small community development projects dominated the decade that followed. During the 1984/85 drought, World Vision Ethiopia participated in a massive relief operation that saved the lives of millions of people.

Major Responsibility

• Prepare complete, accurate and timely AP financial/grant reports and submit to the AP Supervisor, other internal and external stakeholders as per WVE financial manual
• Ensure proper approval for all payment requests in accordance with WVE authorization limit
• Handles all bank matters including bank signatories,  bank reconciliation and  bank deposits
• Ensure AP projects financial data processing and keep all accounts are current and up-to-date
• Review payroll preparation for AP level hired staff and casual workers and effect timely payment
• Review business & travel advance requests & ensure timely settlement
• Involve in budget preparation, cash flow analysis, budget management and control in collaboration with program staff.
• Coordinate the pre-audit preparation for the AP internal, local external and Global Centre (GC) audit and ensure implementation of audit recommendations
• Engage in maintaining monthly and annual fixed asset inventory register of the AP and ensure timely submission to RO.
• Handle cash request and management to ensure APs month end cash balance according to the APs target low (i.e.,1.12 of the AP’s annual budget) and request fuel coupon as per the need
• Engage in and ensure that appropriate tools like Coaching for Performance (CFP) and mentoring, etc are practiced within the department to enhance smooth staff relations and accountability;
• Review and submit insurance data related to vehicle, motor cycle to RO and annual insurance survey data to National Office for timely annual insurance renewal
• Follow-up and ensure purchased items of the project at HO and RO are collected as per the requested date of delivery
• Advice the AP manager on Financial and Administrative Issues.

Requirements

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• BA Degree in Accounting or Accounting & Finance

Required Professional Experience

• 4 years in relevant field and NGOs experience is preferred

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Technical Skills & Abilities:
• Excellent computer skills in Excel & Sun-systems software
• Good understanding of transformational development
• At least five  years’ work experience in NGO environment or development related field
• Understanding of World Vision’s development programs;
• Good presentation, communication, networking and partnering skills;
• Highly skilled in data analysis using computer packages like Epi-info, SPSS, MS-Word, MS-Access, MS-Excel;
• Participatory Program and Project Designing, Monitoring and Evaluation Experience;
• A strong aptitude for organisational change, innovation, learning, team building;
• Be empowerment focused as opposed to service delivery.
• Able to engage religious leaders of all faiths by mobilising them to promote holistic development.
• Experience in working with donor funds, sponsorship operations and grants funding.
• Working knowledge of disaster management, emergency preparedness, monitoring and evaluation, sphere standards are added advantage.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and other stakeholders.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• Work environment:  Office-based
• Travel:  20% Domestic.
• On call:  20%

Language Requirements

• Ability to communicate well in English (verbal and written) and knowledge of local languages are added values to manage hostilities in conflict zones