About the Job
The New Zealand Embassy in Addis Ababa is seeking a dedicated Finance Team Administrator to join our team. This role is pivotal in providing essential administrative support with a focus on financial processing, analysis, reporting and planning. We offer a role which provides interesting work and a good work life balance while working with a well-respected Embassy.Key Responsibilities:
- Manage financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
- Assist in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Prepare and distribute financial reports and documentation as required.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to staff, finance and property transactions.
- Assist with office administrative tasks to ensure efficient operations.
- Handle inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding financial and administrative matters.
- Collaborate with team members to implement and improve office procedures and policies.
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Requirements:
- A relevant tertiary qualification
- Proven experience as an administrator or similar role in finance
- Strong understanding of financial principles, processes, and accounting software.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with database management.
- A positive and proactive attitude
- Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills in English and Amharic, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently as well as contribute positively to and work within a small team, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills
- Principled and trustworthy, with a proven ability to handle confidential information You must have the right to live and work in Ethiopia to apply for this role. Please refer to the position description for details of the full requirements of the role.
The Team Administrator Finance will have the following experience, skills and knowledge:
Experience:
- Substantial experience in a business administration role with a focus on financial management and reporting.
Demonstrated experience of finance functions and processes in an office environment.
Proven numeracy and basic analytical skills. - Highly competent with IT systems, both hardware and software; especially Microsoft Office applications and document backup and security.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (in both English and Amharic).
Displays personal integrity and an honest and ethical approach. - Hold a current, clean driver’s licence and be able to drive post vehicles (as required) safely in local conditions.
Skills and knowledge:
- A relevant tertiary qualification
- Attention to detail and thoroughness in following through tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships and working within a team.
- Well-developed planning and organisational skills, including ability to prioritise tasks effectively and work under pressure.
- Strong customer focus, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
- Possess a strong achievement/delivery focus – sets high standards including accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work autonomously and within guidelines, demonstrating the use of sound judgement. - Sound understanding of tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
To apply, please send your CV along with a letter of application
Your application should set out why you are interested in this position and provide
examples of how you meet the requirements of the role. Both the CV and the letter of
application must be written in English and submitted in PDF format by Friday 7
February 2025
More Information
- Address Ethiopia
- Experience Level Mid level
- Total Years Experience 0-5