Finance Assistant

Education Development Trust are looking for a Finance Assistant to be part of the finance team on our new education and skills programme in Ethiopia. The programme will strengthen the relevance and quality of secondary education to ensure the successful transition of secondary students to tertiary education or the world of work by equipping them with relevant skills, knowledge and attitude through enhanced implementation of the competency-based curriculum. 

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for supporting all the primary financial and accounting transactions in the organization. They will ensure financial transactions and records are undertaken and maintained in accordance with internal and external financial requirements and in compliance with the laws applicable in Ethiopia.

Key Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance & Accounting), Economics or relevant areas of discipline (preferably CPA or ACCA completed and certified)
• A thorough understanding of accounting concepts and financial procedures for development partners e.g. FCDO, EC, USAID, and MCF.
• Knowledge of the use and application of IT Financial/Accounting packages
• Experience working with an ERP system 
• At least 1 year post qualifying relevant experience preferably in the NGO sector;
• Experience supporting financial aspects of a multi-project accounting department 
  

Benefits include

• Competitive salary 
• Medical insurance for employee and family 
• Provident Fund contribution
• Transport Allowance 

Please apply by clicking on the link below and completing the application form. The programme began mobilisation in January

 

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. We particularly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply

Please note that we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may decide to close the vacancy before the deadline.