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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have Bachelor’s (BA) or Degree from a recognized university/college in Accounting, Finance, or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job?

Do you have relevant finance experience of 3-5 years for BA holders or 5-8 years for Diploma holders, preferably in an international NGO, out of which 2 years should be supervisory/managerial experience?

If the answer is yes, then would like to hear from you>

The Role

Oxfam in Ethiopia is currently responding to the humanitarian need in the Tigray region and the Finance Officer will provide financial and grant management on a daily basis. This includes a review of financial documents and making sure payments are supported with appropriate source documents; preparation and processing of documents for payment, review, and coding of financial information and Journal entries as appropriate; assisting in data entry into the system, and maintenance of appropriate finance documentation after verifying all source documents for proper approval.

What we are looking for

The Finance Officer position will require to be an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies:

• Bachelor (BA) or Degree from a recognized university/college in Accounting, Finance, or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job.
• Relevant finance experience of 3-5 years for BA holders or 5-8 years for Diploma holders, preferably in an international NGO, out of which 2 years should be supervisory/managerial experience.
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High-level of acquaintance comfort with internet-based research and electronic communications.
• Results-oriented with accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity to cultural differences, and ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts
• Strong organisational and personal management skills, with the ability to prioritize work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Ability to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
• Good personal communication skills, in written and verbal English and Amharic, with influencing and persuasive skills. Able to use different approaches to achieve followership
• Commitment to Oxfam’s equal opportunity and gender policies. Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into finance.
• Flexibility in terms of travel and working hours.
• Willingness to travel including medium/high-risk areas

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to act as a key contributor to our work of supporting those most in need. You will also have a chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and internationally-focused environment and we offer fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through using Oxfam’s internal application portal https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/or https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/13667/description on or before 15 March 2021.

Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Due to the urgency of the post, this advert will close before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

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