International Foundation for Electoral System - IFES Finance Assistant Jobs in Ethiopia

International Foundation for Electoral System - IFES Finance Assistant Jobs in Ethiopia


Job Description

  • The Finance Assistant will provide finance and administrative support to the IFES-Ethiopia field office.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists in handling petty cash;

  • Assists in preparing monthly financial reports and staff payroll;

  • Assists in reviewing travel expense reports;

  • Assists with banking transactions;

  • Assists in the preparation of budgets;

  • Assists in the preparation of Field Office Wire Transfer Requests to be submitted to IFES HQ;

  • Handles photocopying and scanning of field expense reports and other reports;

  • Assist in arranging travel logistics for international staff, national staff and participants in events;

  • Assists in practical arrangements for event coordination;

  • Assists in keeping records/storage of all office supplies;

  • Provides administrative and secretarial support services for the office;

  • Assist in maintenance of the office facility including obtaining quotations for required services and arranging for repairs;

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Job Requirements

    Skills and Specifications

  • The ability to remain organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines;

  • Ability to complete tasks with supervision;

  • Excellent communication skills in order to be able to work with IFES program and administrative staff to identify and resolve issues;

  • Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment;

  • Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.

    Education and Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,

  • Management/Accounting or equivalent;

  • Demonstrated financial management and accounting skills;

  • Proven ability to work as part of a team and being able to meet deadlines;

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Accounting Software, specifically QuickBooks is an added advantage;

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    Langauge Skills

  • Proficiency in Amharic and English is required.

    How to Apply

  • Interested and qualified applied applicant should apply through the email below
    ifesethiopia@ifes.org

  • Please state the subject line of your email As "Finance Assistant"

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