Finance and Admin Officer – Social Enterprise Ethiopia
Accounting and Finance
Social Enterprise Ethiopia
The British Council is hosting the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) 2019 in Addis Ababa on 23 – 25 October 2019. As the forum enters its second decade, hosting it in Ethiopia provides a unique opportunity to create a truly global social enterprise movement that can share experience, build networks and deliver solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.
The forum will be complemented with a concurrently held youth week, policy forum, academic symposium, study tours as well as networking evening cultural receptions.
The SEWF will promote sustainable economic growth for human development and offers a great opportunity to establish new relationships and create synergies for working together to increase the visibility of social enterprise on the global stage. It will also create a platform for on-going collaboration and sharing by connecting people across Africa and the world, between advanced and developing economies.
We offer delegates a rich, authentic Ethiopian cultural experience throughout the forum, at side events and study tours, including to world renowned cultural heritage sites. The event is expected to attract up to 1,200 social enterprise leaders, policy makers, development partners, private sector representatives, academics, practitioners and supporters from all around the world.
Overview
We believe in human potential to challenge constraints and rise up to live a life of purpose. We believe by promoting critical thinking and thought leadership we will create change making social enterprises. Therefore, we support the delivery of innovative and impactful solutions to address societal, environmental & economic problems thereby creating an inclusive economy. Collectively, we have improved and impacted the lives of at least 15.8 million people in Ethiopia. Do you want to join our passionate team ready to serve and support its social enterprise members.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for the social enterprise sector, you will find a home at Social Enterprise Ethiopia. It’s the unique contributions of all our staff that drive our success. Come join us in shaping the future of the social enterprise sector.
We empower our team members to work where they are at their best. Trust, integrity, respective and effective communication are at the heart of our culture. If you’re a self-motivated, organized person looking to join a dynamic team, then apply today to join us.
Job Summary
Social Enterprise Ethiopia is a not-for-profit membership organization that aims to build a strong social enterprise ecosystem in Ethiopia for a sustainable and inclusive economy. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail orientated, ethical and experienced finance and admin officer to oversee and manage the financial activities and administrative support for the organization.
The finance and admin officer will play a crucial role in managing financial activities for Social Enterprise Ethiopia. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, processing membership, and collecting membership fees, supporting administrative requirements of the organization and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The finance and admin officer will collaborate with various teams within the organization to support effective financial planning and decision-making and will work closely with our Finance Advisor.
Ultimately, the finance and admin officer’s duties are to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management
- Record and manage day-to-day financial transactions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using the accounting software Peachtree.
- Prepare financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Collaborate with relevant teams to develop and monitor budgets.
- Provide support in financial forecasting and variance analysis.
- Assist in developing financial plans aligned with organizational goals.
Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of audit documentation and liaise with auditors.
Cash Flow Management:
- Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate funds for operational needs.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and reports for management.
Financial Analysis:
- Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Identify trends and recommend improvements in financial processes.
Grants and Funding:
- Assist in preparing financial reports for grants and funding agencies.
- Ensure compliance with financial requirements of grants and donor agreements.
Administration:
- Provide administrative support for events.
- Provide procurement services.
- Update office policies as needed.
- Arrange travel and accommodation.
- Manage files and organization documents.
- Manage the human resource services.
Membership:
- Maintain a membership database.
- Manage financial transactions relating to membership fees.
- Pursue members for payment of their annual subscription.
- Identify and develop new recruitment or promotional avenues to raise awareness of the organization to the wider community.
- Identify and arrange membership drives for increasing membership of the organization.
Training and Capacity Building:
- Provide financial training and guidance to staff members.
- Contribute to building financial management capacity within the organization.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial information.
- Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Finance Officer or similar role.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to social impact and the mission of Social Enterprise Ethiopia.
- Proficient user of finance software
- Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Behaviours and Values:
Honesty and Accountability: Behaving in an honest manner, encouraging openness and transparency, is accountable and exhibits the highest levels of integrity. Provides people with accurate, objective, and understandable information. Discloses all relevant information, positive and negative, so that the information provided to your listeners have an accurate one. You will avoid conflicts of interest, both personally and professionally.
Delivering Quality: Ensuring that internal and external customers receive good quality services by following through and delivering service agreed upon in a timely manner and of the quality expected by them.
Adaptability/Flexibility: The role requires a willingness to change and adapt in order to understand and adopt constant advancements in technology.
Shaping the Future: Exploring ways in which they can add more value by creating a work environment that will enrich their financial professionals and what they value most to do their jobs successfully. By determining what is most important to our staff, they can support them in providing the best quality service to their clients.
Working Conditions:
The finance and admin officer will work full-time, typically Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work required. The position may require travel to project sites and partner organizations, as well as attendance at conferences and workshops.
