The National Bank of Ethiopia was established in 1963 by proclamation 206 of 1963 and began operation in January 1964. Prior to this proclamation, the Bank used to carry out dual activities, i.e. commercial banking and central banking. The proclamation raised the Bank’s capital to Ethiopian dollars 10.0 million and granted broad administrative autonomy and juridical personality. Following the proclamation the National Bank of Ethiopia was entrusted with the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Check the documents for payment and settlement thoroughly before entry passed.
• Ensure the approval payments are as per the delegation of authority of the bank.
• Carry out control functions, reviews and approves disbursements requests and other requests.
• Periodically perform auditing of the accounting and financial data of the various work units.
• Verify and maintain internal control checks and records
• Make recommendations regarding facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures and systems to carry out internal control functions.
• Perform variety of internal control tasks as necessary or as requested.
• Ensure employees are aware of the banks policies and procedures
• Identify areas of financial and administrative strengths and weaknesses and develop best practices.
• Monitor and provide advice to management to minimize risk resulting from poor controls.
• Perform the duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure.
• Effective communication
• Analytical or Critical thinking
• Report writing
• Good Knowledge of basic computer applications.
• Knowledge in enterprise risk management (i.e., risk analysis and control assessment)
• Good knowledge of IFRS

Education & Experience

• 1st Degree or above in Management, Accounting, Accounting and Auditing, Accounting and Finance, Banking & Finance, Business Administration or Business Management
• 4/2 years of relevant experience for 1st degree and 2nd degree holder, respectively
• Age shall not exceed 40 years