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Finance Officer

Ethiopian Law Schools Association (ELSA) · ET · Full-time
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About the Role

The Finance Officer will oversee all financial aspects of ELSA’s projects, ensuring efficient budgeting, accurate reporting, compliance with donor and Ethiopian regulations, and transparent management of resources.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day‑to‑day financial operations of projects
  • Prepare and revise project budgets
  • Monitor expenditures against approved budgets
  • Process payments and reimbursements
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation
  • Produce monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor reports
  • Reconcile bank accounts and monitor cash flow
  • Support procurement processes with financial compliance
  • Ensure donor regulation and statutory compliance
  • Coordinate audits and respond to findings
  • File tax and statutory obligations
  • Manage asset inventory and risk
  • Provide financial guidance to staff and partners
  • Strengthen internal controls

Skills Required

Financial planningBudgetingAccountingDonor complianceProcurement supportCash managementAudit coordinationMicrosoft Excel (advanced)Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointQuickBooks or similar accounting software

Fields of Study

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Business Administration

How to Apply

Submit an application letter, CV, motivation letter, copies of academic and professional credentials, and contact information for three referees via email. Include the subject line "Application for Finance Officer"; find contact details below.