Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy Finance officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy Finance officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 226112

Category: Accounting and Finance

Location: Addis Ababa

Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)

Salary: Attractive (based on experience and commitment to the cause)

Job Description

Center for the Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), formerly known as Ethiopia Human Rights Project (EHRP) is a board-led, for not-profit organization registered in Ethiopia under the revised Civil Societies Law 1113/2019 with registry number 4307.

CARD envisions to see a democratic Ethiopia and has a mission of echoing principles of democracy to make it the rule of game in the country. CARD is a newly establishing institution and is seeking to have finance officer who is interested in democratization, human rights and political participation.

Main Duties

Establish international standard financial system for newly establishing organization

Decide on financial software use of the organization and make use of it

Identify the needed financial vouchers and other necessary documents and help the publication and use of it

Prepare daily ledger for projects based on the need of the projects, and ensure expenses are well documented

Prepare monthly, quarterly, biannually and annually reports

Ensure every expenses have supporting documents

Ensure that project budget is being utilized according to the budget plan of the projects

Control bank accounts, conduct expense conciliation and manage the overall income of the organization

When needed represent

the organization in communications related with finance

Prepare reports for board members and other organizational leaders about the finance of the organization

Prepare financial proposal for new projects

Follow up on the financial activity performance of the organization and make recommendations accordingly

Expected Start Date:

Immediate/ Urgent after conclusion of contract

Reports to:

Programs Director

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience on accounting and finance administration

BA degree on accounting and minimum of 3 years’ work experience on project finance preferably in a non-profit organization

Well versed on using different accounting software

Experience in working on non-governmental organization or project finance

Excellent knowledge on international accounting standards and willing to support new organizational setting

Willingness to engage in other administrative tasks of the organization

Willingness and readiness to work in newly establishing work environment

Commitment to work on human rights and democracy related projects

Adequate and speedy use of internet, email and other online communications tools

How to Apply

Please send your CV (with name of two references) and motivation letter info@cardeth.org CARD will announce shortlisted candidates only through email.

CARD is a newly established human rights and democracy organization which values great commitment for democracy and human rights. Applicants with an interest to work on human rights and democracy are really encouraged to apply and express their interest on their motivation letter.

Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy Finance officer Jobs in Ethiopia