Finance Manager

Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO) is an Ethiopian resident charity organization established in the year 2002 by Ethiopian volunteers. Since its establishment, the organization has been implementing various projects in Oromia, SNNP, Benishangul Gumuz and Somali regional states as well as in Addis Ababa City Administration. Currently FIDO is also implementing projects under the emergency and relief department.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the accounting software approving security changes, profile changes, improvement upgrades and changes to the new system.
• Recommends and maintains processes to ensure proper internal controls exist and are followed to maintain the integrity of the financial data.
• Document, and coordinate implementation of accounting control procedures. May develop and install manual or computer-based cost control system.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and fund balance, and prepares balance sheet, statement of Income and Expenditure, and other reports to summarize current and projected financial position of the Organization.
• Coordinates and supervises Accounts staff Works closely with all levels of management.
• Assigns work to subordinate staff's as required.
• Prepare or Follow the Donor, Government and management financial reports when required
• May communicate with FIDO's external environment to resolve account problems.
• May interview new finance personnel to be hired being part of the recruitment committee.
• May develop and install manual or computer-based budgeting system
• Directs and coordinates activities of personnel responsible for formulation monitoring and presentation of budgets
• Directs and coordinates activities of personnel responsible for formulation, monitoring and presentation of costs.
• Coordinates and advices/guides Administrative and Program Managers and Executive Directors on accounting procedures including month-end procedures and timetables for the month-end and year-end closing.
• Prepares periodic financial statements and special analysis reports as required by management, Donors, and Government
• Approves Journal Vouchers, Petty Cash Payment Voucher reconciliation, Store and Purchase request
• Analyzes records of present and past operations, trends, estimated and realized income, administrative commitments and obligations incurred to project future income and expenditure.
• Advises management on matters, such as effective use of resources and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Analyzes variances and explores potential problems with managers at various levels.
• Evaluate the performance of finance personnel
• Performs related duties as assigned

Reports To: Finance Director

Female Applicants Are Highly Encouraged.

Qualifications:

• MBA with 5 years NGO work experience
• BA in Accounting and Finance with 10 Years NGO work experience
• Managerial or supervisor experiences are advantageous
• Strong Competency in accounting software (Peachtree accounting, Quick books, Sun system etc)
• Strong Competency in Microsoft Office Package.
• Good Supervisory Skills and Communication Skills.
• Good Interpersonal Communication and
• Good in team working Relationship Building Skills.
• Ability to Work Independently In a Fast-Paced and Dynamic Environment.
• Attention to detail And A Proactive, Problem-Solving Approach Are Required.
• Prior Team Management Experience Is Required.
• Fluency in English and Effective Communication Skills Are Required.
• Willingness to travel in project Sites /Or The Ability To Undertake Temporary Duty
• Assignments to Support FIDO Branch Offices.
• Experience in IPSAS has also an advantageous.