Reach For Change Vacancy: Finance Officer, Ethiopia

Finance Officer – Reach for Change, Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Type: Full-time | 2-year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: USD 1,200 monthly equivalent in ETB
Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
Apply Here: Reach for Change Career Site

About Reach for Change

Reach for Change is a global non-profit organization supporting social entrepreneurs to scale their impact. We empower individuals to solve pressing societal challenges, particularly for vulnerable communities, through mentorship, skills, network, and funding. Our mission is to create an inclusive world where everyone has agency to shape their future.

Learn more: www.reachforchange.org

Position Summary

The Finance Officer will report directly to the Senior Finance & Operations Manager, Ethiopia, supporting the financial management of projects in compliance with Reach for Change and donor policies. This role ensures:

• Financial integrity across projects
• Accurate reporting, budgeting, and audit processes
• Strong donor contract management
• Effective risk mitigation

The Finance Officer will collaborate closely with Program teams and partners to maintain robust financial systems, timely reporting, and accurate budget execution.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Compliance

• Monitor project financial transactions, ensuring compliance with internal and donor policies.
• Maintain accurate coding of disbursements within approved budgets.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger updates.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Assist in annual and quarterly budget preparation with project teams.
• Prepare Budget vs Actual (BVA) reports for management review.
• Generate cash forecasts and utilization analysis.
• Support donor financial reporting per contractual obligations.

Audit & Risk Management

• Coordinate internal, external, and donor audits.
• Implement audit recommendations and mitigate financial risks.

Grant Management

• Maintain updated grant files, agreements, and disbursement records.
• Support grant closeout and due diligence processes.
• Ensure effective fund utilization in collaboration with Grant Managers.

Partner Support & Capacity Building

• Assist partners with financial reporting, audits, and compliance checks.
• Provide financial management training and guidance to RFC beneficiaries.

HR & Administrative Support

• Payroll processing, tax compliance, and staff benefit management.
• Review and process business/travel advance requests accurately.

Systems & Data Management

• Ensure accurate financial data entry in Sage and NetSuite.
• Maintain comprehensive financial records for all projects.
• Handle bank relations, deposits, and reconciliations.

Shared Team Responsibilities

• Support organizational objectives during high workload periods.
• Share best practices and contribute to learning across markets.
• Promote collaboration and a culture of ‘One Reach for Change’.
• Continuously develop knowledge in social entrepreneurship and innovation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; ACCA/CPA part-qualified preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in NGO finance or donor-funded project management.
• Strong knowledge of donor compliance, grant management, budgeting, and audits.
• Proficiency in Sage, NetSuite, and advanced Excel.
• Solid understanding of Ethiopian tax and fiscal regulations.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and team coordination skills.
• High integrity and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reach for Change values diversity and inclusion across ethnicity, gender, age, religion, socio-economic status, and abilities. We encourage all candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to foster innovation and organizational success.

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