Finance Assistant at Oxfam

Do you have a Degree in Accounting or Finance?

Do you have experience of 1-3 years in a finance role, preferably in an international NGO?

Do you have experience in Good command of computing skills (MS Word, MS Excel) and another Internal software system?

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

The Role:

Oxfam is looking for a Finance Assistant who will be accountable for ensuring that all financial procedures are adhered to and implemented in a manner that is compliant with Oxfam policies, standards, and procedures. To provide cashier/bookkeeper services, to maintain good record keeping for all Addis Ababa office documents, to support statutory and project audits to the Ethiopia program by providing any support required, and support other Humanitarian Programmes and partners

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned with our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be/have:

  • Degree in Accounting or Finance that can bring added value to the post from a recognized university/college.
  • Relevant experience of 1-3 years in a finance role, preferably in an international NGO.
  • Experience in project financial management.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity to cultural differences, and ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts
  • Good command of computing skills (MS Word, MS Excel) and other Internal software systems.
  • Knowledge of and Eager to learn various accounting software with special emphasis on the Oxfam financial management system
  • Good spoken and written English and Amharic.
  • Willingness to be flexible and adaptive to changing working requirements

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance, and a range of other benefits.

From the day you join Oxfam, we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the-job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements that might work for you. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements that candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage.

 

How to apply

 

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

 

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