Senior Finance Officer

About the role

The Senior Finance Officer performs routine and non-routine financial functions for the Jhpiego Ethiopia Country Office, handling account processing so that all financial transactions are accurate, well documented and posted to the accounting system on time. The role works with a high degree of autonomy, supports colleagues when they are absent, and maintains a functional management relationship with the Finance Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Verify payment requests and purchase orders within the Delegation of Authority limits, approve them and submit them for Country Director or Deputy Country Director approval
• Prepare monthly income tax and pension reports, reconcile them with the general ledger, process payments and remit them to federal and regional tax authorities
• Reconcile receivables, staff and consultant advances, and open purchase orders, unpaid bills and invoices in QuickBooks; enter transactions with correct coding and bank reconciliation
• Support the monthly closing of accounts and review petty cash, including a monthly count
• Review travel documents, VAT records and hub office financial documents, and reconcile with donor records quarterly
• Pre-audit documents for external audit, stamp them PAID and guide staff and vendors on financial procedures
• Replace the Finance Manager's role in their absence and help maintain good record keeping

Required profile

• BA in Accounting or MBA in a related field
• Six to seven years of relevant experience in an NGO environment, with professional training certificates
• Experience as a Senior Finance Officer in iNGOs is a plus
• Fluency in English and Amharic
• Excellent communication skills, time management and ability to work under pressure

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and QB Enterprise
• Auditing, IPSAS and account reconciliation
• Advise and support colleagues and partners

Salary is between 16,193 and 23,563 USD per year, with a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants submit a single document (cover letter, resume and references) through the online application portal; the selected candidate will undergo a pre-employment background check. Applications close on 16 November 2026.