About the Job
\nReports to: LiTE Finance Lead, Country Office<\/p>\n
Location:\u00a0Based in assigned region with frequent travel to target schools<\/p>\n
Duration:\u00a0One year with possibility of extension<\/p>\n
Background<\/p>\n
Geneva Global is an international philanthropy advisory and program management organization supporting high-impact social change. Geneva Global Ethiopia is implementing Leaders in Teaching Ethiopia (LiTE), a flagship initiative of Mastercard Foundation focused on strengthening teacher supply, instructional leadership, and student transitions in low performing secondary schools.<\/p>\n
Overview of the positions<\/p>\n
We are seeking a qualified and experienced\u00a0Regional Finance and Administration Officer\u00a0to play a strategic and impactful role in implementation of LiTE supporting effective financial management and administrative operations across a region. This position offers a unique opportunity for dynamic professionals to contribute to organizational excellence by ensuring transparency, efficiency, and accountability in resource use.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Financial Management<\/p>\n
Manage regional financial operations in compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements
\nPrepare financial reports, and cash forecasts
\nProcess payments, payroll, and ensure proper documentation
\nMonitor expenditures and ensure budget utilization aligns with approved plans
\nSupport internal and external audits at regional level
\nMonitor expenditures against approved budgets and ensure proper cost allocation.
\nMaintain accurate financial records, including vouchers, ledgers, and supporting documents.
\nEnsure timely payments, advances, liquidations, and bank reconciliations.
\nEnsure compliance with organizational financial policies and donor regulations.
\nAdministration and Operations<\/p>\n
Oversee regional administrative functions, including office management, logistics, and asset control.
\nMaintain updated asset registers and conduct periodic physical inventory checks.
\nManage procurement processes in line with organizational procedures
\nSupport human resource administrative tasks at regional level
\nEnsure compliance with organizational policies and local regulations
\nManage contracts, lease agreements, and service provider documentation.
\nEnsure proper filing and documentation of administrative and financial records
\nHuman Resources Support<\/p>\n
Support payroll preparation and staff benefit administration at the regional level.
\nMaintain staff personnel files and ensure compliance with HR policies.
\nSupport recruitment, onboarding, and contract management processes.
\nMonitor staff attendance, leave records, and timesheets.
\nCompliance and Risk Management<\/p>\n
Ensure adherence to internal controls and segregation of duties.
\nIdentify financial and operational risks and propose mitigation measures.
\nEnsure compliance with local laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
\nCoordination and Reporting<\/p>\n
Work closely with program staff to ensure financial planning supports program activities.
\nCoordinate with finance and administration teams.
\nProvide capacity building and guidance to regional staff on financial and administrative procedures.
\nAbout You
\nQualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
\nMinimum of 3-5 years relevant work experience, preferably in NGOs or international organizations
\nStrong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management
\nExperience with donor-funded projects is an advantage
\nProficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office
\nStrong organizational, communication, and reporting skills<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[188],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-35104","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-accounting-and-finance","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/05\/Geneva-Global.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Geneva Global","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"188":"Accounting And Finance"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"","_job_experience":"Intermediate","custom-select-25910079":"3 \u2013 5 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-05-27","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"external","_job_apply_url":"https:\/\/ethiojobs.net\/signIn?source=XLcNqsSGPa-regional-finance-and-administration-officer","_job_apply_email":"https:\/\/ethiojobs.net\/signIn?source=XLcNqsSGPa-regional-finance-and-administration-officer","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/35104","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/207"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35104"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_type?post=35104"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_category?post=35104"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_location?post=35104"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=35104"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}