SOS Children’s Villages Project Finance and Admin Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026
Apply Now SOS Children’s Villages Project Finance and Admin Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – SOS Children’s Villages is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Project Finance and Admin Officer. This vacancy is open for applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience. Interested job seekers are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit international organization headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The organization provides humanitarian and developmental assistance to families facing difficulties and supports children and young people without parental care or at risk of losing it.
SOS Children’s Villages Project Finance and Admin Officer Job Vacancy
- Job Title: Project Finance and Admin Officer
- Organization: SOS Children’s Villages
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Function: Programme
- Job Location: Yabello, Ethiopia
- Posted Date: January 29, 2026
- Application Deadline: February 06, 2026
- Official Website: www.sos-childrensvillages.org
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
- Review payment requests for accuracy, completeness, compliance, level of authorization and clarity on the invoices.
- Review disbursement requests for accuracy, documentation and validity; effect payment to the right vendor from the right project.
- Review accounts on regular basis to ensure the balances are complete and accurate;
- Recording of all project office financial transactions into the SOS financial recording and meeting all submission dates and reporting requirements as required by the Programme Accountant.
- Assure accuracy of supporting documentation for accounting records;
- Organize and maintain Accounting filling system;
- Ensures the timely settlement of advance payments and program location obligations (taxes, provident fund, Pension etc.)
- Ensures that all financial and accounting related files and records reflect high professional standards
- Prepares payroll and arranges timely payment of salaries.
- Follow-up and control payable and receivable accounts.
- Receives original transaction documents, checks completeness and correctness and passes them to immediate supervisor.
- Participates in the preparation of drafts financial statements.
- Assists the Location Finance Manager in the Implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures manual of the organization.
- Provide finance related capacity-building support/activity to CBO’s and CCSC’s.
Administration
- Handling of tasks related to administrative issues of the project office such as Fleet management, annual leave management, office security and cleanliness.
- Organizes properly record keeping of personnel data, property administration and Keeps systematically updated record of staff and documents of the project.
- Coordinate provision of general services such as transport, custody and maintenance of properties and project purchases.
- Work to ensure effective security systems in the project office by closely working with security guards.
- Ensures that the services such as electricity, water line, internet, and telephone lines are properly serving the project office and closely working with concerned stakeholders.
- Support and give guidance’s for administrative staffs under his/her supervision.
- Coordinate staff development initiatives by assessing needs, conducting pre- and post-training assessments, writing training reports etc.
- Takes part in inventory taking and control of assets and stock items
Inventory
- Keeps proper record of fixed assets and property.
- Confirm copy of GRR, SIV & receipts are filed & custodian register is updated.
- Prepare monthly fixed asset reports (Purchase report, Transfer report, Hand-over report,
- Store readmit report, Issued from store report and custodianship update report.)
- Conduct the inventory counts of properties for the program annually & semi-annually
Reporting
- Oversee the location financial operation and provide report to the Location Finance Manager and Project Coordinator
- Prepares and submits monthly electronic and hard copy reports with supporting documentation to SOS children’s Villages programme office finance section.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports of the project to the Location Finance Manager and Project coordinator.
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential Requirements (Must-Have)
- Education: BA Degree in Accounting & Finance
- Experience: At least 3 years relevant work experience working in Finance and Admin officer or a similar role.
Desired Assets (Nice-to-Have)
- Vast experience in Budget management, account reconciliation and reporting in donor funded projects.
- Experience in managing office operation, procurement and inventory.
- Familiarity with the local context and language proficiency.
- Proficiency in accounting software, D-365 and other MS office applications.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to https://careers-sos-kd.icims.com/jobs/ before February 06, 2026. For more details CLICK HERE.
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