Administration and Finance Officer

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Administration and Finance Officer

Company: Birrama Digital Commerce PLC

Project Affiliation: IRIF Project (partnered with Farm Africa)

Required Number: 1 (One)

Location Type: Office-based

Career Level: Junior Level (1–3 years experience)

Employment Type: Contract

Salary & Benefits: 23,400 ETB / month (Net)

Deadline: June 26th, 2026, by 5:30 PM

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About the Role

The Administration and Finance Officer manages the day-to-day finance, accounting, and administration of Birrama’s component of the IRIF project, ensuring compliance with Birrama, partner, and donor requirements, and producing timely, accurate financial reports.

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Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Maintain the project’s books of accounts and process all payments (vendors, staff claims, partner transfers) in line with Birrama policies and international standards.

  • Prepare monthly reconciliations and quarterly donor-format financial reports for the Project Manager and Farm Africa.

  • Track project expenditure against the assigned budget, proactively flagging variances and financial risks.

Administration, HR & Procurement

  • Manage procurement activities, asset registers, and project records (both physical and digital) to ensure audit readiness.

  • Handle basic HR administration for project staff, including onboarding, leave tracking, and timesheet management.

  • Support overall budget planning processes and facilitate internal/external audit exercises.

  • Ensure strict compliance with Ethiopian tax and labor laws alongside donor regulations.

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Qualifications and Requirements

Educational Background

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional financial certifications are considered an advantage.

Work Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of professional finance and administration experience.

  • Mandatory Requirement: At least 1 year of direct experience working on local/international NGOs or internationally donor-funded projects.

Technical & Language Skills

  • Core Skills: Strong accounting foundations and deep familiarity with IFRS/IPSAS compliance.

  • Software Competency: Proficiency in computerized accounting systems (Peachtree, QuickBooks) and advanced MS Excel skills.

  • Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic. Professional working knowledge of Afaan Oromo is an advantage.

  • Soft Skills: High level of integrity, meticulous attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proven ability to hit tight deadlines.

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Additional Institutional Information

  • Equal Opportunity: Birrama Digital Commerce PLC welcomes applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or disability. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Safeguarding Commitment: Offers of employment are subject to strict reference checks and a formal commitment to the organization’s code of conduct, including the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).

  • Zero Fees: No fee is charged at any stage of the recruitment process. Birrama will never ask for payment in connection with an application.

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How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their digital application package before the closing deadline on June 26th, 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Submission Instructions

  • Email Address: job@irif.world

  • Required Documents: Updated CV alongside relevant educational and professional credentials.

  • Mandatory Subject Line: Applications must use the exact phrase “Administration and Finance Officer” as the headline of the email.

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further review).

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To apply for this job email your details to job@irif.world


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