Natanim Charitable Organization (NCO), registered on April 5, 2023, under Ethiopia’s Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2019 (Registry No. 6792), is dedicated to enhancing mental health, psychosocial support, and disability inclusion across Ethiopia. NCO collaborates with government offices, health and education institutions, NGOs, and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to serve vulnerable communities, particularly persons with disabilities, without discrimination based on religion, race, ethnicity, sex, age, or economic status.

Vision: Every community and individual prevented and healed from psychosocial traumas and mental health problems.

Mission: Serve the most vulnerable communities through psychosocial support, working with passionate individuals, local partners, stakeholders, and donors.

Values: Impartiality, mental well-being, advocacy, partnership, dedication, innovation, and compassion.

About the CADiR Project

The Collective Action for Disability Rights (CADiR) project, funded by NORAD via Atlas Alliance and Youth Mental Health Norway and Implemented by NCO, it enhances access to services for Ethiopia’s population with disabilities, 95% of whom live below the poverty line, through advocacy, inclusive education, OPD organizational development, and health and rehabilitation initiatives. The project operates in Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa.

Position: Finance and Admin Officer

Reports To: Finance and Admin Manager

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with oversight for Dire Dawa operations)

Employment Type: One-year contract with possibility of extension

Salary: ETB 32,000 gross per month plus ETB 598 transport allowance

Number of Positions: 1

Position Summary

The Finance and Admin Officer is responsible for managing NCO’s daily financial and administrative tasks, ensuring accurate transaction processing, record-keeping, and compliance with Ethiopian laws and donor requirements. The role supports the CADiR project, collaborating with the Finance and Admin Manager, Program Director, and Program Manager. The officer must demonstrate advanced proficiency in Sage 50 (Peachtree) for coding and encoding, expertise in Microsoft Excel and emailing, and excellent command of English and Amharic.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Budgeting and Coding: Prepare and input project budgets in Sage 50, using a segmented Chart of Accounts (e.g., GL-Project-Location-LineItem) to track expenses for Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa.
• Transaction Processing: Encode daily transactions (e.g., salaries, procurement) in Sage 50, prepare payment vouchers, manage petty cash and record deposits.
• Payroll: Compile monthly payroll, calculate statutory deductions (e.g., taxes, pension contributions), and ensure compliance with Ethiopian labor laws.
• Financial Reporting: Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including Budget vs. Actual (BVA) reports by budget category (e.g., SALARIES, TRAVELS) and line item, Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements for individual bank accounts, locations, and consolidated overviews.
• Bank and Cash Management: Conduct monthly bank reconciliations for bank accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to Ethiopian tax laws (e.g., withholding tax, VAT) and donor requirements (e.g., NORAD and Atlas alliance reporting formats).

Administrative Support

• Procurement: Verify requisitions, process payments, and maintain procurement records in compliance with Ethiopian regulations.
• Asset Management: Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, tracking acquisitions (e.g., vehicles, laptops), depreciation, and disposals.
• HR Support: Update personnel records, verify timesheets, and assist with onboarding and exit processes.
• Logistics: Coordinate office supplies, meetings, workshops, and staff travels.
• Other: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support CADiR project activities and NCO operations.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. ACCA certification is an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 1 years in an NGO setting, with proven expertise in Sage 50 (Peachtree) for advanced coding, encoding, budgeting, and reporting.
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Sage 50 for Chart of Accounts setup, transaction processing, and financial reporting.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel for budgeting and data analysis.
  • Proficiency in emailing for professional communication and report submission.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English and Amharic (written and spoken).
• Other Skills: Familiarity with Ethiopian tax laws, labor regulations, and donor compliance (e.g., NORAD).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and communication skills with high attention to detail.

Other:

• Willingness to work with persons with disabilities and adhere to NCO’s vision, mission, and values.
• Readiness for field travel to other regions in Ethiopia.
• Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Examination and Recruitment Process

• Screening: Based on CV, cover letter, and application form, evaluating education, experience, and skills.
• Written Exam.
• Practical Exam.
• Interview.
• Background Check: Police/criminal check required.
• Collateral: A letter from the guarantor’s organization required upon job offer.