The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Finance and Administration Officer to be based in one of its City Offices.
Position & Location Details
- Job Title: Senior Finance and Administration Officer
- Location: Arba Minch City Office
- Reports To: Director, Finance and Administration
- No. of Position: 1
- Employment Type: Full-time (Open/Indefinite Contract)
Salary & Benefits
- Gross Monthly Salary Range: ETB 23,126.00 – ETB 26,219.00
- Allowances: ETB 8,640.00 Housing Allowance + ETB 3,300.00 Transport Allowance
Job Requirements
| Qualification Type | Detail |
| Education | BA Degree in Accounting and Finance |
| Experience | 6 years of relevant experience |
| Essential Skills | Experience and knowledge of IFMIS, IFRIS is required. Computer literate (Microsoft Office Pack). Knowledge of Amharic is required. |
| Desirable | Experience working with various donors is a plus. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous. |
Purpose of the Job
Overall Responsibility for professional accounting work supervising financial management, payroll, reconciling, and problem-solving regarding transaction processing of the city office. Performs accounting and administrative work of the city office in line with financial and administrative policies and procedures of the Commission. The position is integral to ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting activities and to maintain a sound financial control environment.
Key Responsibilities (Summary)
- Implement and monitor internal control policies and procedures (budgeting, cash, accounting).
- Perform month-end closing and complex reconciliations (General Ledger, Bank, Assets).
- Review and analyze financial data to prepare timely and accurate accounting reports.
- Monitor and review expenditure against budgets, and process cash flow projections.
- Coordinate work related to both internal and external audits.
- Act as the HR focal person for the City Office, covering adherence to HR policies, disciplinary cases, and managing employee requests/complaints.
- Monitor procurement of goods and services for the city office.
How to Apply
- Write a Covering Letter explaining your interest and why you are the right person for the job.
- Attach your recent CV.
- Send the letter and CV to the following email address: HRM@ehrc.org
Important Application Note:
- You MUST include the name of the position and the location in the subject line of the email (e.g., Senior Finance and Administration Officer, Arba Minch).
- Candidates who do not follow this procedure will be automatically rejected.
Deadline
- Monday, December 8th, 2025