Food for the Hungry Senior Finance Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026
Apply Now Food for the Hungry Senior Finance Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – Food for the Hungry is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Senior Finance Officer. This vacancy is open for applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience. Interested job seekers are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Food for the Hungry is a Christian humanitarian aid and global development organization that designs, develops and delivers solutions for more than 50 years so that children, families and communities can flourish. Collaborating with local leaders across sectors, we co-create solutions that build resilience by strengthening mental, physical and spiritual well-being. We serve nearly 10 million people in 18 countries so that communities have the agency and resources necessary to realize their God-given potential.
Food for the Hungry Senior Finance Officer Job Vacancy
- Job Title: Senior Finance Officer
- Company: Food for the Hungry
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Job Location: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
- Posted Date: April 08, 2026
- Application Deadline: April 17, 2026
- Official Website: www.fh.org
Position Summary
Under the Guidance of the Finance & Grants Manager, the position is Responsible for ensuring effective and sound financial management is placed both at regional and Area Program (AP) offices. Responsible to make sure that the highest standards of financial record keeping and reporting to be maintained as per FH Ethiopia and Donors requirements. Ensure proper internal control is maintained and compliance of internal policies and procedures, donor and applicable government rules and regulations.
Principal Responsibilities
Key Result Area #1- Financial Management-cash and disbursement
- Ensures sound cash management is maintained both at AP and regional offices
- Ensure the availability of cash for smooth project implementation both at regional and AP offices
- Assists the project offices in budget preparations, budget reforecast, monthly cash flow requests, monthly budget variance explanations, etc.
- Review regional office and project offices payment documents based on DOA.
Key Result Area #2 – Financial reporting and analysis
- Ensures project offices transactions are properly coded and accounted for.
- Reviews project offices financial documents and reports for any Irregularities,
- Coordinate regional and projects monthly closing activities in accordance with FH standards and FHE reporting calendar.
- Assist the Country Office year end closing activities and ensure the implementation of year end procedures both at project offices and regional office in a timely manner.
Key Result Area #3 – Internal Control, compliance
- Ensure that adequate internal controls are in place, closely monitor all financial activities and keep the Country Office Finance Manager advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance of the regional offices and Projects under his/her supervision.
- Ensure the adherence of internal financial policies and procedures, accounting standards, different donor rules and regulations and applicable government policies at the project offices and regional office
- Review and strengthen the financial control system which has zero tolerance to fraud and effective management of fiduciary risk, ensuring that there is transparency and an audit trail along the financial flows.
- Monitoring and reporting of all regional office financial management issues to FHE country office.
Key Result Area #4 – Staff Management
- Support subordinates to set goals, provide guidance or direction in execution, periodically evaluate the performance based on the indicators and give timely feedback
- Coaching and mentoring to ensure that staff is motivated, help them to develop and enhance their skills, has good relations with colleagues and are held accountable.
- Identify capacity development needs for staff under supervision, plan and seek the necessary and affordable programs to enhance staff technical capacity
Qualifications & Requirements
- BA degree in Accounting and Finance, business administration and related field from a recognized and certified institution or university.
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar or senior finance position with an International NGO.
- Previous Experience in a similar project preferably in INGO is preferred.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/ before April 17, 2026. For more details CLICK HERE.
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