Country Finance Manager| Addis Ababa
Lead finance team and ensure financial management compliance in Ethiopia.
Overview
Lead finance team and ensure financial management compliance in Ethiopia.
You have:
- At least 10 years of progressive financial management experience is required.
- BA/S or equivalent in accounting or finance is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
- At least 4 years of experience in grants management as well as an understanding of donor regulations is required (particularly USAID, DFID and EC).
- At least 3 years of international experience is required; international NGO or business.
- Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
- Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
- Excellent oral and written English skills required.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to manage a large budget. How did you ensure proper allocation of resources? | This question assesses your budgeting experience and management skills. | Provide a specific example and outline your approach to budgeting, monitoring, and adjusting allocations. |
| How do you ensure compliance with complex donor regulations? | This question evaluates your familiarity with donor compliance and management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to build effective partnerships with stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an experience where you improved a financial process? What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle financial discrepancies? Provide an example if possible. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you manage your team to ensure accountability and performance. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What would you do if you found a non-compliance issue during an audit? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a time when you had to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. How did you ensure understanding? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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