Embassy of Ireland would like to invite qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant post.
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1. Finance Manager
Skills Competencies & Educational background
Essential Requirements Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- The candidate must have BA in Accounting or related fields from a recognized university;
- The candidate must have a recognized professional accounting qualification e.g. ACCA or CIMA. Applicants who are mid-way through an ACCA or CIMA qualification who have particularly strong relevant experience and skills may be considered but the candidate must commit to successfully completing the ACCA or CIMA qualification within 2 years of commencing employment
- Experience in the use of financial management accounting packages.
- The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a financial management and control role, with at least 3 years at a senior level;
- The candidate must have proficiency in the Microsoft suite applications; advanced financial skills with Microsoft Excel are essential.
- The candidate must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including managing and interpreting. and manipulating large data sets;
- The candidate must have a proven ability to work under pressure and think laterally in dealing with a wide range of financial issues;
- The candidate must have the ability to manage staff and deliver results both independently and as part of a multicultural team;
- The candidate must have strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills with staff and partners;
- The candidate must have high motivation with a proven s ability to work with minimal supervision and a high standard of personal integrity;
- The candidate must have excellent communication and a high standard in English and Amharic, both spoken and written
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Candidate with a strong background and knowledge of government regulation and laws, public sector accounting and financial procedures and regulations surrounding international funding is desirable
Contract Duration: The successful candidates will be hired on a fixed term for a three-year contract with a probation period of 60 working days.
Annual Leave Entitlement: Annual leave entitlement is 20 working days per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with standard office hours from 8 am-5 pm, with total working hours not exceeding 48 hours per week as per local labor law.
Gross Salary: Entry point of scale for Grade ONE (€29.160.24 per annum) paid in local currency. Salaries are paid directly to a bank account; therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account. Candidates must have a permanent, legal right to reside and work in Ethiopia and will be subject to employment and taxation law.
Closing date: Monday the 18th of September 2023@ 1700hrs
Location: Embassy of Ireland, Addis Ababa
Deadline: Sep 18, 2023
Application Way
If you are interested in the post and feel that you are suitable for the role then you can obtain the application form from Embassy’s website:
https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/ethiopia
or through email request to ADDISABABAExternalEmail@dfa.ie ; or in person from reception desk, Ireland Embassy (hard copy).
Selection process: Please send ONLY a completed application form to ADDISABABAExternalEmail@dfa.ie or to the postal address Ireland Embassy, P.O.Box 99585 Addis Ababa or in person at the reception desk of the Embassy, before the deadline , with “Application for Finance Manager” in the subject line.
Depending on response rates, the deadline may be extended. Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.
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