Head of Finance

About the Job
Organization Profile and Background

Welthungerhilfe is an international NGO with Head-Quarter in Bonn and working in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Welthungerhilfe is fighting to help free the world of hunger and poverty. This vision is the basis of our organization’s character and activities. Welthungerhilfe secure funds from private donations and international funding organizations, for example, EC, UN-OCHA, ECHO, and German Government. We work in the sectors of Rural Development, WASH, Natural Resource Management and Social Development. Welthungerhilfe Ethiopia follows partnership approach for project planning, implementation, and administration with Ethiopian Partner-NGOs and in exceptional cases WHH implements projects by itself.

Head of Finance

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract: Initial contract 2 years (with strong prospects for extension)
Eligibility: Open to Ethiopian nationals only

What we offer

Fair compensation: Transparent salary structure based on WHH salary scale
Well‑being & duty of care: Strong focus on safety, security, and staff health
Modern work environment: Active investment in digitalization, systems, and innovation
Learning & development: Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Purpose‑driven team: Work with committed and diverse colleagues striving for a world without hunger
Purpose of the role

As Head of Finance, you provide strategic and operational leadership for financial management across the Ethiopia Country Programme. You ensure sound financial governance, donor compliance, and efficient financial systems while supporting the Country Director and senior management in decision‑making, risk management and financial sustainability.

The role plays a critical part in WHH’s ongoing financial systems transformation, requiring strong competencies in data, IT‑enabled financial systems, process optimization, and evidence‑based decision‑making. You will lead finance teams and support projects and national NGO partners to meet contractual and donor requirements while strengthening financial capacity and accountability.

Key responsibilities

Strategic financial leadership

Advise the Country Director and Senior Management Team on financial planning, risk management, scenario analysis, and financial sustainability of the country programme
Contribute to country strategy development, proposal decisions, and donor engagement from a financial and compliance perspective
Support WHH’s transition towards modern, data‑driven financial systems and digital tools
Financial management & donor compliance

Ensure sound financial management of all programmes and projects in line with WHH policies, donor regulations, and national legislation
Review and support project budget planning, revisions, cost and financing plans (donor and own funds)
Oversee liquidity planning, internal fund requests, and country office cash management
Ensure correct cost allocation, in‑kind bookings, project bookkeeping, and timely internal and external financial reporting
Initiate and review refunds, returns, and final fund requests to donors; support extensions and due‑date monitoring
Systems, data & digital transformation

Lead the implementation and effective use of WHH financial systems, including system upgrades and new digital tools
Promote data quality, financial analytics, and evidence‑based decision‑making across the Country Office
Ensure proper maintenance of CO budgets and financial documentation within WHH systems (e.g. O365 and successor platforms)
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and strengthen internal controls through system improvements
Partner management & localisation

Review partner agreements, assess financial capacities of national NGO partners, and ensure compliance with donor and WHH requirements
Strengthen financial capacity development of partners in line with WHH’s localisation commitments
Engage with co‑financers and donors on financial modalities and administrative requirements
Country Office financial administration

Supervise financial administration of the Country Office, including reporting to Head Office and medium‑term financial planning
Coordinate and oversee audits, accounting activities, and follow‑up on audit recommendations
Ensure compliance with WHH standards (RAC, remuneration, travel, insurance, re‑financing strategy, etc.)
Review and monitor relevant national financial and tax legislation
Leadership & capacity building

Lead, coach, and develop the finance team at Country Office level
Coordinate and deliver financial and administrative training for staff and partners
Support recruitment, account assignment, and induction of staff involved in financial and project administration
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (required). Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) is a strong asset
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 2–3 years in a managerial position, preferably with international NGOs
Strong experience in donor‑funded project financial management and audits (German donors an asset)
Proven experience working with financial systems, digital tools, and data‑driven reporting
Ability to translate financial data into clear management insights and recommendations
Strong leadership, coordination, and organizational skills, even under high workload
High integrity and strong understanding of internal controls and compliance
Excellent spoken and written English and Amharic
High intercultural competence and strong communication skills
Proactive, analytical and solution‑oriented mindset
Requirement Skill

Account management
Desired Skill

Account management
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to apply through the below link no later than Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 5:30 PM:

https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=14083&company=WelthungerP&st=6BB991C107A5492CB3F10F0AA2318069EE39DB48

WHH is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages and welcomes women applicants.