Finance Manager
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Addis Ababa, EWLA head office
Role description
Internal and External Vacancy announcement for Finance Manager Positions
Job title: Finance Manager
Required Number: 1
Location/Place of work: Addis Ababa, EWLA head office
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: As per the Association’s scale
Duration: One-year contract with possibility of Extension
Application deadline: 7 working days from the post of the position
Job Summary
The Finance Manager is responsible for strategic leadership and management of the finance functions of EWLA at head quarter and branches level of the Association; prepares annual budget of the department and ensures effective and efficient implementation of the plans; involves in preparation of project proposals, particularly the financial aspects of project proposals; coaches and monitors the performance of staff under her/his direct supervision; performs other related tasks as required
Duties and responsibilities
Ensure implementation of EWLA’s financial manual.
Maintain a proper accounting system and ensure that all books and accounting documents are properly kept
Ensure that all payments to and by EWLA are affected in accordance with the financial manual.
Facilitate the periodic audit report of the Association.
Submit periodic financial reports to the Executive Directress/The Board and Donors as required.
Prepare the annual budget of EWLA and administer its application after approval.
Systematize and follow up the branch offices of financial activities
Evaluate the performance of employees at immediate supervision.
Fallow up timely preparation of the budget versus Actual expenditure of the Association
Perform under the knowledge and skills of IPSAS which is completed accounting and Microsoft Excel software as a Mandatory.
Report /Reconciliation and follow up the recording of each payment according to its budget code.
Assist program staffs at the time of budget preparing.
Follow up timely payment of income tax, withholding tax and pension to the pertinent government organ
Contributes to EWLA strategic planning and policy changes/formulation on financial matters as necessary;
Provides technical input to the establishment of financial guidelines in close coordination with Executive directress and management team;
Advises the Executive directress and update financial policies, procedures, rules and regulations, providing authoritative advice financial support;
Ensures new and departing staff are briefed on financial procedures and requirements;
Makes substantive recommendations on the improvement of systems and internal controls, planning, restructuring, and resolution of sensitive issues taking into account the prevailing conditions in the organization;
Keeps program managers abreast of potential problem areas, and identify and recommend solutions;
Oversees financial support and services to field offices;
Undertakes field visit to review financial arrangements and make appropriate recommendations as required;
Ensures that all required support and logistics are in place to run EWLA project activities;
Collaborates with Program & other managers to work effectively and cost efficiently, by coordinating activities that require shared resources;
Adapts & implements EWLA policies and procedures for asset management and general financial services. Identify shortcomings and opportunities for improvement in existing procedures;
Supervises travel-related service for project staff and provide guidance, support, and oversight in relation to all travel including short term consultants;
Coordinates the duties and responsibilities of subordinate staff members;
Ensures the timely and cost-effective provision of basic office services including space management, equipment, communications and security to enhance staff safety and productivity;
Manages properties of administrative supplies, office equipment and vehicles, updating inventory of items, serving as ex-officio member to the property inventory team and ensuring follow-up action;
Ensures financial stewardship and accountability at all levels of financial operations;
Ensures the integrity of financial management systems and proper internal controls exist and are followed for all financial activities of the project;
Ensures Program is in compliance with internal control policies related to the financial and administrative components, according to EWLA’s procedures and donor's requirements;
Ensures timely and quality information for all financial reporting requirements by the donor;
Ensures that annual audit is conducted according to procedures, the timely closure of audit recommendations, documentation and preparation of a plan of action and audit corrective measures are followed;
Keeps leadership informed about significant operational variances from budget or other financial issues. Supervises the preparation of cash flow and cash transfer requests and ensures that appropriate balances are maintained to facilitate smooth program implementation;
Supervises bank relations and bank account activities including transfers, fees, and interest and currency exchange rates;
Ensures accurate and timely processing and recording of disbursements and payments, travel claims, provident fund, advances etc, in accordance with established rules, regulations, and systems and within budgetary limits;
Undertakes visits to field offices to provide accounting and finance training to counterparts and support, establish and/or review systems and procedures for compliance with rules and regulations, and prepare report and recommendations;
Participates in EWLA program strategy, development, planning and preview/review meetings to identify financial and administrative requirements;
Advises and recommend to the Executive Director when deviation from rules and regulations may be required and propose alternative solutions to meet organization objectives.;
Supervises the Finance unit staff and ensure that EWLA's Financial & Human Resources Rules & Regulations, Policies and procedures and day to day guidelines are complied with;
Ensures and check that staff recruitment, selection, hiring and development process are in accordance with EWLA Human Resource polices and procedure;
Ensures that staff performance and attendance activities are monitored under him/her ;
Develops staff benefit polices in collaboration with human resources and management team;
Ensures that staff contract management is handled properly and staff benefits and severance fees are paid on time when contract terminates;
Develops and maintain effective working relations with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners relating to financial matters for enhancement of information exchange, collaboration, and harmonization;
Carries out other related functions which may be assigned by the Executive Directress.
Position Requirements
Academic Qualification
Bachelor or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or relevant field of studies
Work Experience
7-8 years of work experience among this 3-5 years management level experience
Desirable Trainings
Training in Financial and accounting procedures, financial and tax regulations, advanced financial software systems, Financial Management, IPSAS based accounting system and IFRS based Accounting systems, and other trainings related to his/her job.
Other Requirements
Flexible and adaptable
Being agile
Emotional Intelligence
Strategic thinking and analytical skills
Good planning and organization skill
Ability to work well under pressure
Able to work in team
How To Apply
Interested applicants can send their CV and application letter along with supporting documents through email at
ewlajobs2025@gmail.com
-In-person: EWLA Head Office: Bulgaria Mazoria, Behind, St. Michael Church
-Contact person cell phone: +251948342274/0115 50 87 83
NB! Please write the vacancy position you want to apply (Finance Manager) as the subject line of your email.
Females are highly encouraged to apply!
Skills (mandatory):
Communication, Leadership
Apply Now!
Job title: Finance Manager
Required Number: 1
Location/Place of work: Addis Ababa, EWLA head office
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: As per the Association’s scale
Duration: One-year contract with possibility of Extension
Application deadline: 7 working days from the post of the position
Job Summary
The Finance Manager is responsible for strategic leadership and management of the finance functions of EWLA at head quarter and branches level of the Association; prepares annual budget of the department and ensures effective and efficient implementation of the plans; involves in preparation of project proposals, particularly the financial aspects of project proposals; coaches and monitors the performance of staff under her/his direct supervision; performs other related tasks as required
Duties and responsibilities
Ensure implementation of EWLA’s financial manual.
Maintain a proper accounting system and ensure that all books and accounting documents are properly kept
Ensure that all payments to and by EWLA are affected in accordance with the financial manual.
Facilitate the periodic audit report of the Association.
Submit periodic financial reports to the Executive Directress/The Board and Donors as required.
Prepare the annual budget of EWLA and administer its application after approval.
Systematize and follow up the branch offices of financial activities
Evaluate the performance of employees at immediate supervision.
Fallow up timely preparation of the budget versus Actual expenditure of the Association
Perform under the knowledge and skills of IPSAS which is completed accounting and Microsoft Excel software as a Mandatory.
Report /Reconciliation and follow up the recording of each payment according to its budget code.
Assist program staffs at the time of budget preparing.
Follow up timely payment of income tax, withholding tax and pension to the pertinent government organ
Contributes to EWLA strategic planning and policy changes/formulation on financial matters as necessary;
Provides technical input to the establishment of financial guidelines in close coordination with Executive directress and management team;
Advises the Executive directress and update financial policies, procedures, rules and regulations, providing authoritative advice financial support;
Ensures new and departing staff are briefed on financial procedures and requirements;
Makes substantive recommendations on the improvement of systems and internal controls, planning, restructuring, and resolution of sensitive issues taking into account the prevailing conditions in the organization;
Keeps program managers abreast of potential problem areas, and identify and recommend solutions;
Oversees financial support and services to field offices;
Undertakes field visit to review financial arrangements and make appropriate recommendations as required;
Ensures that all required support and logistics are in place to run EWLA project activities;
Collaborates with Program & other managers to work effectively and cost efficiently, by coordinating activities that require shared resources;
Adapts & implements EWLA policies and procedures for asset management and general financial services. Identify shortcomings and opportunities for improvement in existing procedures;
Supervises travel-related service for project staff and provide guidance, support, and oversight in relation to all travel including short term consultants;
Coordinates the duties and responsibilities of subordinate staff members;
Ensures the timely and cost-effective provision of basic office services including space management, equipment, communications and security to enhance staff safety and productivity;
Manages properties of administrative supplies, office equipment and vehicles, updating inventory of items, serving as ex-officio member to the property inventory team and ensuring follow-up action;
Ensures financial stewardship and accountability at all levels of financial operations;
Ensures the integrity of financial management systems and proper internal controls exist and are followed for all financial activities of the project;
Ensures Program is in compliance with internal control policies related to the financial and administrative components, according to EWLA’s procedures and donor's requirements;
Ensures timely and quality information for all financial reporting requirements by the donor;
Ensures that annual audit is conducted according to procedures, the timely closure of audit recommendations, documentation and preparation of a plan of action and audit corrective measures are followed;
Keeps leadership informed about significant operational variances from budget or other financial issues. Supervises the preparation of cash flow and cash transfer requests and ensures that appropriate balances are maintained to facilitate smooth program implementation;
Supervises bank relations and bank account activities including transfers, fees, and interest and currency exchange rates;
Ensures accurate and timely processing and recording of disbursements and payments, travel claims, provident fund, advances etc, in accordance with established rules, regulations, and systems and within budgetary limits;
Undertakes visits to field offices to provide accounting and finance training to counterparts and support, establish and/or review systems and procedures for compliance with rules and regulations, and prepare report and recommendations;
Participates in EWLA program strategy, development, planning and preview/review meetings to identify financial and administrative requirements;
Advises and recommend to the Executive Director when deviation from rules and regulations may be required and propose alternative solutions to meet organization objectives.;
Supervises the Finance unit staff and ensure that EWLA's Financial & Human Resources Rules & Regulations, Policies and procedures and day to day guidelines are complied with;
Ensures and check that staff recruitment, selection, hiring and development process are in accordance with EWLA Human Resource polices and procedure;
Ensures that staff performance and attendance activities are monitored under him/her ;
Develops staff benefit polices in collaboration with human resources and management team;
Ensures that staff contract management is handled properly and staff benefits and severance fees are paid on time when contract terminates;
Develops and maintain effective working relations with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners relating to financial matters for enhancement of information exchange, collaboration, and harmonization;
Carries out other related functions which may be assigned by the Executive Directress.
Position Requirements
Academic Qualification
Bachelor or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or relevant field of studies
Work Experience
7-8 years of work experience among this 3-5 years management level experience
Desirable Trainings
Training in Financial and accounting procedures, financial and tax regulations, advanced financial software systems, Financial Management, IPSAS based accounting system and IFRS based Accounting systems, and other trainings related to his/her job.
Other Requirements
Flexible and adaptable
Being agile
Emotional Intelligence
Strategic thinking and analytical skills
Good planning and organization skill
Ability to work well under pressure
Able to work in team
How To Apply
Interested applicants can send their CV and application letter along with supporting documents through email at
ewlajobs2025@gmail.com
-In-person: EWLA Head Office: Bulgaria Mazoria, Behind, St. Michael Church
-Contact person cell phone: +251948342274/0115 50 87 83
NB! Please write the vacancy position you want to apply (Finance Manager) as the subject line of your email.
Females are highly encouraged to apply!
Skills (mandatory):
Communication, Leadership
Apply Now!