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Financial Compliance Officer Job Description in Ethiopia

The Catholic Church’s overseas development and humanitarian agencies, CAFOD, SCIAF, and Trócaire, have been operating in Ethiopia for over 40 years. They work together as CST Ethiopia, a joint programme that partners with local church and non-church organizations to support communities across the country.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Compliance Officer to join our team in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring financial compliance with donor requirements and providing technical support to the finance team. This is a key role that requires strong financial management skills, excellent communication and training/capacity building skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to the finance team in financial management, budgeting, and reporting
  • Ensure compliance with donor requirements and guidelines, including financial reporting and internal controls
  • Streamline Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) methods for office running costs and project budgets
  • Prepare and reconcile balance sheet schedules on a monthly basis
  • Conduct monitoring visits to partner organizations to ensure financial management capacity building and risk assessment
  • Identify key governance and financial management capacity gaps of partner organizations through capacity assessment exercises and develop plans to address these gaps

Requirements

Education

  • University degree in Business Administration/B Com/BBA or equivalent

Experience

  • At least seven (7) years’ work experience in financial management, with at least two (2) years in a management position
  • Experience in coaching, mentoring, staff capacity building, and overall financial management of partnership programs
  • Grant management experience with local partner organizations funded by institutional donors such as DFAs, UN, EU, EC, USAID Caritas, and other IF donors

Skills

  • Excellent communication and training/capacity building skills
  • Proven organization and planning skills
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), accounting software, outlook, and data backup systems

Qualities

  • Demonstrated ability to work with a participative style within teams
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • A commitment to social justice and the ethics of CST-Ethiopia
  • Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Empathy with CST-Ethiopia’s partnership approach and a commitment to partners’ capacity building
  • Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Safeguarding Programme Participants

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programs from exploitation and abuse. We have specific policies on this commitment, including a Global Code of Conduct, which outlines the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, consultants, and other organizational representatives.

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce. Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging opportunity, please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter, to [insert contact information].