About the Job

Job Title: Finance Officer

Company: Geneva Global Ethiopia

Department: Finance

Reports To: Finance Director / Head of Finance

Location Type: Office-based

Employment Type: Full-time

Number Required: 1

Career Level: Senior Specialist (5–8 years)

Work Experience: 5–8 years

Deadline: July 12th, 2026

Purpose of the Role

The Finance Officer supports the organization’s day-to-day financial and accounting frameworks. This position ensures accurate transactional tracking, strict regulatory compliance, and solid backing for external donor audits, keeping Geneva Global’s localized philanthropic operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management: Record everyday financial payments, cash receipts, and structural journal entries into QuickBooks, ensuring accurate expense allocation across specific donor funds and projects.
Cash & Bank Management: Reconcile monthly bank statements and internal petty cash ledger balances while executing timely payments to vendor networks and staff.
Budgeting & Reporting: Assist in constructing annual budgets and variance-tracked “Budget vs. Actual” analyses. Compile monthly, quarterly, and donor-specific financial statements.
Payroll & Taxation: Manage the internal processing of monthly payroll records. File all statutory deductions on time, including employee income tax, pension contributions, and withholding taxes.
Compliance & Audit: Organize clear transaction documentation for upcoming internal and external audits, implementing structural audit recommendations.

About You

Qualifications & Background Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related academic discipline.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in corporate accounting or financial roles. Prior experience navigating the compliance landscapes of international NGOs or donor-funded projects is a significant asset.
Regulatory Knowledge: Solid, practical understanding of Ethiopian tax structures, statutory filings, and labor regulations.

Core Technical Skills

Software Competency: Highly proficient using QuickBooks accounting platforms alongside advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
Interpersonal Strength: Strong communication skills to liaise professionally with commercial banks, third-party suppliers, and local tax authorities.
Work Style: Sharp attention to technical detail, unwavering integrity with confidential payroll data, and the stamina to meet tight period-closing deadlines.

How To Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their complete application profiles digitally through the specific Ethiojobs vacancy portal link before the application window closes.

👉 Apply Online via Ethiojobs – Finance Officer Listing

🙋‍♀️ Equal Opportunity Note: Geneva Global Ethiopia operates as an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply for this vacancy.

Application Submission Steps

1.Organize Digital Credentials:

Gather your updated resume, a targeted cover letter, and clean copies of your degree credentials and past work experience letters.

2.Align for QuickBooks & NGO Experience:

Ensure your CV explicitly highlights your professional experience utilizing QuickBooks and managing donor-funded accounting frameworks.

3.Submit via Direct Link:

Click the direct application URL provided above to visit the exact job posting page, upload your compiled file packet, and complete your submission before July 12th, 2026.

To apply for this job please visit ethiojobs.net.