Finance and Admin Manager
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
About Mujejeguwa-Loka Women Development Association (MLWDA)
Mujejeguwa-Loka Women Development Association (MLWDA) is a pioneering, women-led Ethiopian charity legally registered with the Ministry of Justice in 2002. Founded in 1996, MLWDA began as a grassroots initiative to address the critical health needs of Gumuz women in Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State, challenging harmful cultural practices such as giving birth in forests.
Today, MLWDA has grown into a leading non-religious and non-political nonprofit organization, working to advance women’s rights, gender equality, and eliminate gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in the Benishangul-Gumuz and Amhara regions.
For nearly three decades, MLWDA has worked to create a safe and empowering environment for women and girls—free from violence and discrimination—through community-led programs, advocacy, legal reforms, and sustainable development initiatives. The organization operates with a team of 67 professionals, including social workers, nurses, counselors, and program coordinators, making an impact from national to grassroots levels.
MLWDA invites interested qualified candidate to apply for the Finance and Admin Manager position at Addis Ababa.
Position:
Finance and Admin Manager
Organization:
Mujejeguwa Loka Women Development Association (MLWDA)
Location:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type
:
Full-Time
Application Period:
June 18- June 23, 2026
Start Date:
As soon as possible/ immediately
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of this position will be accounting/financial management and office administration. S/he will report directly to Executive Directress. The Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for overseeing the administrative and financial management, accountability requirements and human resources management of the organization. This position must assure the contractual integrity of all agreements entered into by the office, managing the procurement process and looking out for the interests of the organization. The Manager will provide technical assistance to staff in implementing and complying with financial and administrative procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and serve as the financial liaison to the organization.
Job Responsibilities/Specific Duties
Accounting/Finance
Ensures compliance and consistency with the organization’s policies and procedures, as well as compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreements with donors
Records and accounts for daily transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of required files and supporting documentation serving as evidence of transactions.
Ensures sound cash management of local bank accounts
Processes cash disbursements in accordance with financial management policies and established approval levels.
Responsible for full accounts payable function from procurement through payment of invoices.
Ensures timely payment to all organization’s payees and maintains sufficient and complete payee files.
Prepares monthly financial reports for the organization and internal management reports for the Executive Directress containing budget to actual expenditure information.
Performs month-end closing and year-end duties such as reconciliations, inventory lists, etc.
Responsible for procurement activities in accordance with the organization’s procurement policy.
Prepares and submits reports and filings in compliance with local government laws.
Aid program staff in office and project budget preparation.
Office Operations/Administration
Responsible for all matters related to the operations and administration of the office.
Ensures registration requirements are kept current at all times and files statutory returns and renewals.
Manages office lease to make sure it is current and amendments are processed as required.
Oversees administration of human resources, including but not limited to, maintaining personnel files, assisting with recruitments and orientation procedures
Maintains office and staff’s files.
Carries out any other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director
Supervisor
Daily oversight will be provided by the Executive Director
Salary: Based on the organization’s scale
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education and experience:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance of 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
MA degree in accounting and finance of 4 years of relevant work experience.
Technical Skills:
Experience in financially managing complex donor-funded grant programs is an advantage.
Experience in Peachtree and QuickBooks software
Strong strategic and operational literacy.
Ability to translate technical & financial data into executive-level insights.
Works well under pressure with tight deadlines.
Familiarity in IPSAS and Local tax rules
Excellent oral and written English fluency required.
Proficiency in local/other language a plus.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
Cover Letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your experience and motivation for the role.
Detailed CV including three professional references.
Email applications to:
mlwdawomen@gmail.com
Subject Line: "Application for Finance and Admin Manager – MLWDA"
Deadline: June 23, 2026
Skills (mandatory):
Communication
Apply Now!
Mujejeguwa-Loka Women Development Association (MLWDA) is a pioneering, women-led Ethiopian charity legally registered with the Ministry of Justice in 2002. Founded in 1996, MLWDA began as a grassroots initiative to address the critical health needs of Gumuz women in Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State, challenging harmful cultural practices such as giving birth in forests.
Today, MLWDA has grown into a leading non-religious and non-political nonprofit organization, working to advance women’s rights, gender equality, and eliminate gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in the Benishangul-Gumuz and Amhara regions.
For nearly three decades, MLWDA has worked to create a safe and empowering environment for women and girls—free from violence and discrimination—through community-led programs, advocacy, legal reforms, and sustainable development initiatives. The organization operates with a team of 67 professionals, including social workers, nurses, counselors, and program coordinators, making an impact from national to grassroots levels.
MLWDA invites interested qualified candidate to apply for the Finance and Admin Manager position at Addis Ababa.
Position:
Finance and Admin Manager
Organization:
Mujejeguwa Loka Women Development Association (MLWDA)
Location:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type
:
Full-Time
Application Period:
June 18- June 23, 2026
Start Date:
As soon as possible/ immediately
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of this position will be accounting/financial management and office administration. S/he will report directly to Executive Directress. The Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for overseeing the administrative and financial management, accountability requirements and human resources management of the organization. This position must assure the contractual integrity of all agreements entered into by the office, managing the procurement process and looking out for the interests of the organization. The Manager will provide technical assistance to staff in implementing and complying with financial and administrative procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and serve as the financial liaison to the organization.
Job Responsibilities/Specific Duties
Accounting/Finance
Ensures compliance and consistency with the organization’s policies and procedures, as well as compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreements with donors
Records and accounts for daily transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of required files and supporting documentation serving as evidence of transactions.
Ensures sound cash management of local bank accounts
Processes cash disbursements in accordance with financial management policies and established approval levels.
Responsible for full accounts payable function from procurement through payment of invoices.
Ensures timely payment to all organization’s payees and maintains sufficient and complete payee files.
Prepares monthly financial reports for the organization and internal management reports for the Executive Directress containing budget to actual expenditure information.
Performs month-end closing and year-end duties such as reconciliations, inventory lists, etc.
Responsible for procurement activities in accordance with the organization’s procurement policy.
Prepares and submits reports and filings in compliance with local government laws.
Aid program staff in office and project budget preparation.
Office Operations/Administration
Responsible for all matters related to the operations and administration of the office.
Ensures registration requirements are kept current at all times and files statutory returns and renewals.
Manages office lease to make sure it is current and amendments are processed as required.
Oversees administration of human resources, including but not limited to, maintaining personnel files, assisting with recruitments and orientation procedures
Maintains office and staff’s files.
Carries out any other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director
Supervisor
Daily oversight will be provided by the Executive Director
Salary: Based on the organization’s scale
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education and experience:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance of 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
MA degree in accounting and finance of 4 years of relevant work experience.
Technical Skills:
Experience in financially managing complex donor-funded grant programs is an advantage.
Experience in Peachtree and QuickBooks software
Strong strategic and operational literacy.
Ability to translate technical & financial data into executive-level insights.
Works well under pressure with tight deadlines.
Familiarity in IPSAS and Local tax rules
Excellent oral and written English fluency required.
Proficiency in local/other language a plus.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
Cover Letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your experience and motivation for the role.
Detailed CV including three professional references.
Email applications to:
mlwdawomen@gmail.com
Subject Line: "Application for Finance and Admin Manager – MLWDA"
Deadline: June 23, 2026
Skills (mandatory):
Communication
Apply Now!