Finance Officer

Overview

The Finance Officer ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial transactions while supporting core accounting and grants processes. This role provides targeted assistance with grants management, focusing on TSC contract administration, FAA payment documentation, and reviewing VAT submissions from Local Implementing Partners (LIPs). Key responsibilities include voucher control, QuickBooks Enterprise (QBE) data entry, petty cash management, and maintaining comprehensive financial records.

Reporting Structure

• Position Reports To: Finance Manager
• Position Supervised: None

Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Ledger Management

• Enter daily financial transactions and monthly journal vouchers into QuickBooks Enterprise (QBE) with a high level of precision.
• Prepare accurate accounting entries for reviewed daily transactions.
• Assist the Finance Manager with the month-end QBE closing processes, including account reconciliations.
• Follow up on and review settlements for recurring office expenses such as utilities, security, vehicle rentals, fuel, and office rent.
• Handle petty cash and other assigned disbursements in strict accordance with organizational policy.
• Maintain comprehensive financial records, asset registers, and internal tracking tools.

Internal Controls & Document Review

• Review procurement, service payment, and vendor documentation before data entry to ensure compliance.
• Review project and travel advance requests and settlements prior to system entry.
• Ensure proper filing, labeling, and stamping (“PAID”) of all financial documents.
• Follow up on the accurate scanning and timely uploading of physical financial records into QBE.

Compliance, Taxation & Audit Support

• Statutory Reporting: Prepare statutory obligation and claim reports, including withholding tax (WHT), VAT, and vendor reports as assigned.
• Audit Facilitation: Assist the Finance Manager in preparing schedules and gathering documentation for internal and external audits.

Grants Management & Partner Support

• Support Technical Service Contract (TSC) management by ensuring complete and accurate payment documentation.
• Maintain complete documentation and track follow-ups for Fixed Amount Award (FAA) related payments.
• Review VAT documentation collected from Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) and support the official submission processes.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Support the Cluster Finance and Operations Officer with localized financial tasks as required.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, implementing partners, and vendors.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting from recognized Institution, &
• Five to six years’ directly relevant experience in accounting work preferably in NGO.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of Excel, Ms-Word.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English and Amharic.
• Knowledge of QBE Enterprise software is a plus.

Required Skills & Abilities:                                                                                                                  

• Demonstrated ability to handle detail-oriented tasks and be organized.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work in a multi-disciplinary team setup.
• Flexible and ability to work under pressure.

Salary: Between 14,299 – 21,66 USD per annum. 

 

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

 

“Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

 

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Application Deadline: November 16, 2026

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