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BACKGROUND:

Right To Play is a global organization committed to improving the lives of children and youth affected by conflict, disease and poverty. Established in 2000, Right To Play has pioneered a unique play-based approach to learning and development which focuses on quality education, life skills, health, gender equality, child protection and building peaceful communities. With programming in over 15 countries, Right To Play transforms the lives of more than one million children each week, both inside and outside of the classroom. In addition to our work with children, Right To Play advocates with parents, local communities, and governments to advance the fundamental rights of all children.  Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

The Ethiopia Country Office is currently looking  for a qualified, experienced and self-driven candidate to join a team of professionals in Ethiopia as Finance Manager.

SCOPE

The Finance Manager reports directly to the Country Director (CD) and has functional reporting lines to the Senior Manager, Field Finance (SMFF). The incumbent is responsible for the proper implementation of financial procedures in all Right To Play programs in the country of operation. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing and maintaining effective and efficient accounting and financial records, ensuring timely and accurate financial reports, practicing sound financial and cash flow management practices and ensuring internal controls compliance for the offices in the country of operations such as cash management, payroll, financial disbursements and ledgers.

You can get full detail of the advert from the link below

Job Posting – Finance Manager.docx

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have)

(A) EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related discipline.

(B) EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively-responsible related experience in all aspects of accounting for non-profit
• Five years or more experience in handling the local/international grants and grant financial reports
• CPA, ACCA or CMA or other related designations is an asset

(C)   COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to plan and implement work plan with minimum supervision
• Good networking and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with large data with attention to details
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Strong analytical abilities and ability to prepare concise and informative financial reports.
• Ability to work as part of a culturally diverse team
• Leadership and management skills
• Results oriented and committed to accountability

(D)  TECHNICAL SKILLS

Advanced knowledge in the use of financial software applications. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point required.

(E)  LANGUAGES

• Fluency written and spoken English and the local language(s).

VI. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)

• Knowledge of Good understanding and usage of an accounting software’s
• Superior bookkeeping skills
• Experience in budgetary management, forecasting and financial control