Finance And Admin Officer

The Finance & Admin Officer will be an essential part of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society and based in ERCS offices in the Somali region. The role supports the ERCS in the Somali region in effective financial management of the DG ECHO Funded - Disaster Preparedness project. Additionally, the position ensures efficient, effective, and timely administration and running of the office in the ERCS Somali region. The officer will assist the regional office and project team with quality control of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial report preparation, budget preparation and review, and prompt processing of cash requests. Responsibilities include timely remittance of financial documents to ERCS headquarters, asset management and inventory for branch offices and projects, travel and working advances facilitation, payment of expenditures with supporting documents, monthly petty cash and bank transaction management, and reconciliation. The officer will also facilitate hotel bookings for project visitors, ensure adherence to administrative systems, and assist with planning meetings and workshops. All tasks are performed under the supervision of the ERCS Somali Region Finance and Admin Head and the Project Officer.

University Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or a related field; 3–5 years of relevant experience; experience in administration/finance management; experience in DG ECHO funded projects (preferred); strong communication skills, both written and verbal; high degree of integrity, proactive approach, and discretion in personal conduct; excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office; intercultural understanding and ability to work in a team; time management; proficiency in Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint; leadership skills; financial management skills.